Specialist, Quality Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry is seeking a Senior Specialist in Quality Engineering. This role ensures product quality compliance and manages inspection processes across various stages of manufacturing. Qualified candidates will have significant experience in quality engineering within mechanical or electronic sectors and will be instrumental in maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience required in engineering and quality roles.
• Experience in mechanical manufacturing or electronics industries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality and contract requirements are met throughout project stages.
• Review documents, manage inspections, and coordinate with customers.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MS Office

ISO 9000

J-STD-001

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:SeniorSpecialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 22310

Job Location:Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: 4/10

Job Description:

L3Harris Fuzing & Ordnance Systems (L3Harris FOS) is the largest fuze manufacturer in the United States and is one of the most advanced manufacturers of Fuzing and Ordnance products in the world.

The program quality engineer function is a program focused role that is responsible for protecting the customer in regard to product quality and ensuring contract requirements are met. This includes ensuring/verifying the quality of product inputs and the quality of product outputs.

FOS is responsible for a broad range of products from purely mechanical to solely electronic devices. The requirements for this role are flexible because placement will be based on the best fit for current experience. Special consideration will be given for those that possess knowledge of electronics assembly including automated electronics assembly.

Applicants should be able to work independently and solve problems on their own. Experience with similar industry can replace some of the education requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Review the purchase order, contract, and specification to determine quality requirements. Assure these requirements are met throughout all stages of the project, from initial quotation request through production and delivery. The quality engineer must be able to read and interpret the contractual requirements and be able to understand design and production enough to ensure those requirements are executed through production, testing and inspection.
• Prepare Certifications of Conformance (C of C) for materials and services delivered to Government / customer. Review shipping documentation to ensure quality requirements compliance. Review waivers and deviation as required.
• Coordinate with Government / customer to schedule source inspection of materials and services as required. Main interface with the customer for all items upon final acceptance.
• Responsible for managing all inspection points in the manufacturing process and determining inspection for supplied parts. Creates product first article package with all assemblies and components. Works with the supplier quality engineer to review supplier control plans, inspection plans, process approval documents, first article inspections.
• Works with program team in reviewing overall manufacturing process and technical data package. Able to assist in failure and problem investigations and implement corrective action. Provide feedback for process and design changes.
• Serve as primary customer quality interface which may include having to conduct customer quality briefings to the customer and internal personnel.
• Analyze quality performance and collaborate with program team to develop improvement plans for the identified problem areas.
• Provide input and guidance as a peer reviewer of inspection plans and other contract line items.
• Participate in the development of products and processes and transition them from development thru to production.
• Assist in bid and proposal responses providing information supporting projected customer needs and requirements.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that is cooperative and supportive of customers, co-workers, and managers.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in mechanical manufacturing or electronics industries with one of the two applicable
  • 6 years’ experience minimum in engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies. Understanding of inspection and gaging.
  • 6 years’ experience minimum in automated electronic assembly and manufacturing methods with familiarity with J-STD-001
• 6 years’ experience minimum in a quality or manufacturing role leading root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to learn and master new material
• Strong drive and sense of ownership
• Ability to work collaboratively to improve processes
• Knowledge in industry standards (ISO 9000, ANSI J-STD-001, etc.)

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