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About the Role

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. This role involves managing program Quality Assurance activities, interfacing with stakeholders, monitoring build and test, participating in peer reviews, and leading non-conforming material correction. The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, initiative, and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Ability to travel depending on program needs
Ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI)

Skills

Active Security Clearance
Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems
APQP
Developing and executing Manufacturing Engineering Instructions
Test engineering experience
Environmental testing such as TVAC and vibration
Machining
GD&T
Engineering drawing review
Composite structures
Assembly
Hardware integration
Circuit Card Assembly (CCA)
Surface Mount Technology (SMT)
Military specifications
Configuration control management
Failure analysis methods such as FA, CA, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processes
Program execution and leadership experience

Location

Rochester NY

Work Type

9/80

Experience Level

0 to 2 years of prior related experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
Minimum of 4 years of prior related experience (in lieu of a degree)

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Salary/Compensations

$73,000 - $135,000

Benefits

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

About the Company

L3Harris

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with pay transparency requirements