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Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 12208

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

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

Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies, further investigates the causes of discrepancies and nonconformities to develop dispositions, and recommends 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.

Our business built telescopes that took the first close-up pictures of Pluto in support of NASA’s New Horizons program (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/images/index.html) and created the first laser communication device outside the Earth-Moon system (Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) - NASA (https://www.nasa.gov/mission/deep-space-optical-communications-dsoc/) ).

Essential Functions:

• Provide quality engineering support for the design, 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.

• Facilitate and presenting formal MRB / 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Previous Material Review Board & Review of Mechanical drawings experience

• In-depth knowledge of project management.

• Security Clearance required upon hire : Clearance Not Required

• Security Clearance required for role : Ability to Obtain

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Previous APQP experience

• Previous PFMEA, DOE, and RCCA experience

• Experience working with multi-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations)

  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.