L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Quality Engineer to drive key quality initiatives across multiple sites for the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment, ensuring adherence to enterprise procedures, creating training, and coaching others on processes. The role aims to improve overall quality systems and processes within the aerospace segment.
Requirements
- Detailed understanding of Aerojet Rocketdyne quality processes including Nonconforming Material Control, Cause and Corrective Action, First Article Inspection, Drawing/Planning Review and Approval, Design Review and Approval, Classification of Hardware Characteristics, Purchase Order Quality flow downs, etc.
- Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or other quality management systems
- Application of Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement processes
- Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience in investigating technical issues and nonconformance’s to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
- Process & Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA) experience
- Proficient in MS Office and business analytics software such as Qlik, Power BI, etc.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage quality projects, including coordination with cross functional team members, to ensure timely project completion
- Maintain, train and coach others on quality processes and procedures
- Champion, lead, and support the execution of strategic initiatives
- Collaborate with leadership from all AR sites and program management to drive quality initiatives across the segment
- Provide leadership and participate in quality improvement projects
- Help establish annual goals, monitor adherence to plans and schedules, mitigate risks, and achieve set milestones
- Report to senior leadership on business performance, including action plans to improve business execution and the status of strategic initiatives
Other
- Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Experience with US government agencies and aerospace prime customers
- Relevant experience supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products
