Senior Associate, Quality Engineering 1

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 38910

Job Location: Rochester NY

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

Product Quality Engineer needed to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for the building of highly complex electro-optical, electronic & mechanical spaceflight and/or airborne assemblies. Engineer manages and maintains program Quality Assurance activities, and routinely interfaces with Engineering, Management, Customers and Subcontractors. Individual will be heavily involved on-site in monitoring the build, installation and test of software/hardware and integrated systems, will participate in peer reviews for technical and process evaluation, and will lead activities related to review and correction of non-conforming materials or assemblies. This position requires strong influential and collaborative leadership skills, as well as meticulous organizational skills. Individual must have strong initiative, be a self-starter and have a proactive mind-set.  Quality Engineer sets the tone for Quality with his/her manufacturing and engineering counterparts.

Essential Functions:

• Validate processes and products utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans and procedures 


• Develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements and regulatory requirements 

• Routinely track and analyze data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and to identify and evaluate quality issues 


• Lead teams to develop disposition, formally evaluate root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions.  


• Lead and execute First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with AS9102, including planning, review of design and manufacturing requirements, preparation and validation of FAI packages, coordination with cross-functional teams, and resolution of nonconformances to ensure compliant product introduction and production readiness.


• Regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and resolution of issues.   


• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements  


• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions 

• Manage quality performance across supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools.  Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support. Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements.   


• Contribute to design, production and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation and mission/system risk analysis. 


• Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems and driving functional strategic improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Ability to travel depending on program needs.  


• Ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Security Clearance


• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification is highly valued.


• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, as well as APQP, is beneficial.


• Background in developing and executing Manufacturing Engineering Instructions is desirable.


• Test engineering experience, including environmental testing such as TVAC and vibration, is a plus.


• Machining, GD&T, and engineering drawing review experience would be advantageous.


• Familiarity with composite structures, assembly, hardware integration, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is preferred.

• Understanding of military specifications, configuration control management, and failure analysis methods such as FA, CA, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processes is beneficial.

• Program execution and leadership experience 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $73,000 - $135,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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