Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Quality Engineer - Weekend Shift, Nights

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of experience, or Graduate Degree with 7 years, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Comprehensive knowledge of quality engineering and project management
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience with LEAN methods for inspection and verification

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of quality standards and procedures for product inspection and testing
  • Conduct analysis on nonconformities in various systems and recommend corrective actions
  • Facilitate Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to assess and mitigate risks
  • Monitor and develop inspection methods to ensure adherence to engineering specifications
  • Conduct regular process audits to verify compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
  • Serve as the primary quality interface for customers and suppliers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced technologies in aerospace and defense
  • Engagement in continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams across manufacturing and engineering
  • Participation in strategic decision-making through Material Review Board activities
  • Chance to develop and implement cutting-edge inspection methods and standards
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 41317

Job Location: Camden, AR,

Job Schedule: 3/12, Weekend Shift, Nights

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, Quality Engineer to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas. This role will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical systems, field and clinical data. Further investigates the cause for discrepancies and nonconformities to develop disposition and recommend 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. Conducts program quality cost account management and manages supplier corrective actions. Serves as the primary interface to customers and supplier for quality related matters.

Essential Functions:
  • Ensure program design and process documents for area of responsibility include program quality requirements and that products are inspectable.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ensures compliance to all quality system requirements through a thorough knowledge of documented requirements.
  • 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.
  • Performs documentation reviews in support of hardware acceptance (HAR) activities. Develops and maintains Quality Documentation Control Center QDCC command media. Monitors manufacturing schedules and QDCC activities in support of HAR customer HAR requirements. Creates Acceptance Data Packages - ADP in support of hardware selloff.
  • 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.
  • Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:
  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of job area. May have in-depth knowledge of project management. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Computer skills sufficient to generate reports and analyze data using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word software and Power BI.
  • Experience with solid rocket component fabrication, electro-mechanical parts assembly and Final Assembly and Check-out and/or Avionics.
  • Experience with Hardware Acceptance Review processes.
  • ASQ certification.
  • Experience implementing cost-effective, LEAN inspection/verification methods or Key Characteristics (ref AS9103).
  • Chemical or propellant experience or background.


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