Specialist, Quality Engineering (Wilmington, Ma)

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 9548

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer who is excited about space and technology applications to join the L3Harris Imaging Division in Wilmington, MA. This QE will support the new product implementation of space based imaging systems. As the program QE, you will be responsible for the program quality plan, including development and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, and accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies, further investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend corrective action plans. Leads material review board and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

This business has built telescopes that took the first close up pictures of Pluto in support of NASA’s New Horizons program.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Quality Engineering support for the assembly and integration of a variety of opto-mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Write program quality plans including inspection planning and program compliance plans.
• Hands on program quality leader with responsibility for resolving technical challenges, ensuring successful tactical execution.
• Work closely with the program teams and the functional organizations in a Space Flight environment to ensure that all phases of the customer life cycle, meet the requirements for mission success.
• Faciltate and presenting formal FRB / RCCA packages to internal and external customers as well as senior leadership.
• Perform design reviews and facilitate design and quality concurrent Engineering.
• Verify subcontractor inspection or technical document preparation procedures to verify compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead and participate in APQP activities including PFMEA’s on programs.

Qualifications:

• Previous Material Review Board & Review of Mechanical drawings experience
• In-depth knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous APQP experience
• Previous PFMEA, DOE, and RCCA experience
• Experience working with multi-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations)

Excellent Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.