Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

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: Senior Associate, Quality Engineering Job Code: 38892 Job Location: Rochester, NY Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description Intermediate Quality professional with practical knowledge of how to develop, modify, apply and maintain quality evaluation, control systems and protocols for the build of highly complex electro‑optical, electronic & mechanical spaceflight assemblies. Engineer manages and maintains program Quality Assurance activities, and routinely interfaces with Engineering, Management, Customers and Subcontractors. Individual will be heavily involved in monitoring the building, installation and test of software/hardware and integrated systems, will participate in peer reviews for technical and process evaluation, and will lead activities related to review and correction of non‑conforming materials or assemblies. This position requires strong influential and collaborative leadership skills, as well as meticulous organizational skills. Individual must have strong initiative, be self‑starter and have a proactive mind‑set. Quality Engineer sets the tone for Quality with his/her manufacturing and engineering counterparts. Essential Functions Lead AS9102 First Article Inspection activities, including development of the FAI plan, implementation and coordination of inspection execution, and completion of Forms 1, 2, and 3 to ensure compliance with customer and quality requirements. Validate processes and products utilizing established quality assurance policies, plans and procedures. Develop and implement audit plans to ensure compliance with internal policies, program requirements and regulatory requirements. Routinely track and analyze data to proactively identify process improvement opportunities and to identify and evaluate quality issues. Lead teams to develop disposition, formally evaluate root cause, and implement corrective and preventative actions. Regularly interface with customer quality representatives for build and test activities and resolution of issues. Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality requirements. Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities, Material Review Board and Failure Review Board meetings, and participate in Independent Review Board sessions. Manage quality performance across supply chain through supplier assessments, source selection, supplier quality management and implementation of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) tools. Establish and maintain quality codes driving procurement support. Travel to suppliers to perform hardware inspections and provide guidance on process improvements. Contribute to design, production and test of space systems hardware through design reviews, requirements validation and mission/system risk analysis. Meet financial and business objectives with accurate quality forecasting, executing programs within cost and schedule, resolving problems and driving functional strategic improvements. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Ability to travel depending on program needs. Ability to obtain security clearance (Secret or TS/SCI). Preferred Additional Skills Active Security Clearance. Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification are highly valued. Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems, including First Article Inspections and AS9102 reporting, is beneficial. Background in developing and executing Manufacturing Engineering Instructions is desirable. Test engineering support experience, including environmental testing such as TVAC and vibration, is a plus. Machining experience, along with GD&T and engineering drawing review capability, would be advantageous. Familiarity with composite structures, assembly processes, hardware integration, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is preferred. Understanding of military specifications, configuration control management, reliability and surveillance methods, and failure analysis tools such as FA, CA, FMEA, and root cause/corrective action processes is beneficial. Experience with Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements. Demonstrated ability to work through root cause analysis. Understanding of quality control methods and processes. General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Program execution and leadership experience. Salary and Benefits In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $63,500 - $117,500. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr