Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

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Job Title: QMS Internal Auditor, Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 44036

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

• The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris Technologies is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic and tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets.
• We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, in-space propulsion and advanced hypersonic propulsion.
• Missile Solutions is seeking a senior-level Quality Engineer to serve as our AS9100 / ISO9001 QMS Auditor - Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering in Camden, AR.
• In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and conducting audits of documented policies, procedures and practices of the quality system in manufacturing and other functional areas.

Essential Functions:

• Working under limited general direction.
• The QMS Auditor is the site focal for AS9100 compliance.
• While primary responsibilities focus on auditing, the individual in this role must act as a resource for the site to understand compliance to AS9100, our internal command media and contribute to the execution of a healthy CAPA process.
• 45% - Perform Quality Management System (QMS) audits based on AS9100, ISO9001, customer and internal requirements.
• Plan, communicate, and clarify the purpose and scope of the audit to responsible department representatives.
• Collect and analyze evidence to determine whether processes being audited produce quality products and meet the requirements of the QMS.
• 20% - Perform follow-up actions to ensure that corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
• Review audit-related root cause and corrective action submittals.
• 15% - Collect and document audit findings and observations.
• Create substantive and meaningful audit reports.
• Report results to management.
• Populate audit database with internal and external audit results.
• 15% - Coordinate and support external customer and third-party audits.
• Interface with customer representatives in matters relative to quality assurance and the QMS and facilitate the onsite audit and follow-up.
• 5% - Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position.
• Business travel to other L3Harris sites.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and at least six (6) years of related experience as a Quality, Manufacturing or Process Engineer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which may include inspection. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Firm understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality management systems based on AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 standards.
• Must understand basic audit principles and practices, as well as basic assessment techniques of examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting.
• Demonstrated competence in clearly expressing concepts and ideas orally and in writing and have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related specifications.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret and evaluate data and processes.
• Familiar with manufacturing process planning and ability to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and contractual requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• 20% off-site travel is expected, but must be able and willing to travel occasionally when needed.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Must have stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• May occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• May require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending.
• Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
• May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.
• These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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