Associate, Quality Engineering (Clifton, NJ) (CLIFTON)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Quality Engineer 

Job Code: 43216

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:  L3Harris is seeking a new graduate to c oordinate and serve as primary interface between suppliers and L3Harris operations, engineering, and customer team to ensure delivery of quality parts from suppliers. Lead investigation for causes of discrepancies and nonconformities, develop dispositions, and recommend corrective action plans. Monitor and drive supplier performance. Perform inspections, purchase requisition review, and supplier audits. Responsible for managing complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and evaluate root cause and corrective action analysis to correct product/process deficiencies, ensuring implementation with suppliers and effectiveness of actions.
• Chair material/failure review boards, lead supplier assessments and audits
• Inspect hardware at supplier and L3Harris locations, review first article inspection and supplier end item data package reports and resolve any discrepancies
• Lead data review and artifact gathering for assessment of supplier performance trends
• Familiar with IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
• Up to 50% travel required
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance required

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Sciences or related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age. 

Preferred Skills:

• Certification to IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum
• Certification to IPC-A-620 with Space Addendum
• AS9102 FAI experience
• ISO9001/AS9100 audit experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey state is $64,500 - $120,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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.

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