Overview
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing facility in Daytona Beach, Florida. Under general supervision, the successful candidate will produce instructions/procedures for manufacturing, test and Inspection activities to assure compliance with quality system requirements. This individual will coordinate review of supplier related discrepant material, investigate cause of defect/failure and take corrective action, monitor Quality trends and take appropriate preventive action. Prepare reports and analyses, perform special tasks as assigned in support of Quality Program Objectives.
Provides Quality Engineering direction for development and production programs:
Requirements flow-down: Ensure program design and process documents for area of responsibility include program quality requirements and that products are inspect-able.
Planning review and approval. Independently reviews manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate design engineering requirements implementation, material traceability maintenance, quality record maintenance and operator and inspector sign-offs. Designates inspection/verification needs.
Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Leads effort to quantify and reduce risk using this quality tool. Is considered the process expert.
Process mistake proofing/improvement. Actively participates in improvement teams to reduce risk through the application of mistake proofing principles.
Inspects method development and implementation. Develops, implements and monitors new or existing inspection methods to ensure products meet stated engineering requirements.
Program and company procedural compliance. Ensures compliance to all quality system requirements through a thorough knowledge of documented requirements.
Process auditing. Independently conducts process audits to ensure processes are following manufacturing planning, program requirements and enterprise level command media.
First Article Inspection execution per AS9102 requirements.
Actively participates in the Material Review Board, including segregation and control of nonconforming hardware to preclude inadvertent processing, disposition nonconforming hardware, preparing for and conducting board meetings, and implementing disposition decisions.
Drives corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement. Investigates and determines root causes of problems. Develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
Manages other projects as assigned. Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and 2 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience implementing cost-effective, LEAN inspection/verification methods or Key Characteristics (ref AS9103)
Experience with Hardware Acceptance Review processes
Experience with qualification of Certified Special Processes
Desirable Qualifications
ASQ certification
Experience with Metal Additive Manufacturing
Metrology background or experience with structured light scanning
Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non technical professionals at all levels
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.
