Level 3 Communications, Inc

Manager, Quality Engineering

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and at least 9 years of related quality experience or 7 years with a Graduate Degree; additionally, 13 years without a degree.
  • Over 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
  • At least 2 years of experience with quality management systems and principles.
  • Minimum of 2 years leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Quality Engineering Team to ensure zero defects and on-time delivery of products.
  • Manage quality initiatives by providing training and logistical support.
  • Ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements through continuous improvement.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions addressing product and process issues.
  • Facilitate early cross-functional collaboration to embed quality in design and process.
  • Develop inspection plans and evaluation methods to validate product consistency.
  • Oversee quality budgets and lead a team of Quality Engineers.

Benefits

  • 4/10 work schedule (4 days a week, 10 hours per day) for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to lead impactful continuous improvement initiatives in quality management.
  • Engagement in a collaborative environment that emphasizes cross-functional teamwork.
  • Position requires security clearance, enhancing credibility and career development in the defense industry.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 44973

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10, Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Manager, Quality Engineering to join the L3Harris Missile Solutions Segment in Camden, AR. The selected individual will be responsible for the development, implementation, leadership, and measurement of total quality management programs and Six Sigma initiatives.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead Quality Engineering Team to achieve Camden site goals with high level focus on successful zero-defect, on-time delivery of products meeting contractual quality and performance requirements.
  • Leads projects, provides training, logistical and infrastructural assistance for quality initiatives.
  • Ensures internal, customer, regulatory and 3rd party requirements are defined, measured, and continuously improved.
  • Leads root cause and corrective action to address product and process non-conformances and compliance gaps.
  • Drives early cross-functional engagement initiatives to ensure quality is built into the design and processes.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing inspection planning, testing and evaluation methods to verify product repeatability and reproducibility.
  • Develops budget, monitors expenditures and leads a quality team of Quality Engineers.
  • May oversee program/project execution through review of proposals and completion of gate reviews.
  • Interface with customer and on-site representatives.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years prior related quality experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience.
  • 5+ years experience in the field of manufacturing.
  • 2+ years of experience with quality management systems (QMS) and quality principles.
  • 2+ years of experience with continuous improvement concepts and the ability to deploy and lead to the benefit of the business.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Engineering or technical experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
  • GD&T knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Maestro, Oracle, PowerBI, Delmia systems.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Programs, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of ISO and AS9100 auditing.
  • CQE or CQM/OE certification.


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