Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field; or equivalent experience (9-13 years)
Minimum of 7 years in a quality leadership role preferred
Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense sectors
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems
Proven ability to lead teams and manage quality performance in operational settings
Responsibilities
Lead the Quality organization and direct quality personnel in Tempe, AZ
Drive initiatives to enhance product quality and reduce scrap
Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
Oversee nonconformance management and corrective action activities
Ensure compliance with quality procedures and regulatory requirements
Monitor quality performance metrics and implement improvement actions
Support audit readiness and participate in quality reviews
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
Support for obtaining and maintaining a security clearance
Engagement in a critical leadership role within a reputable company
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Manager (L5)
Job Code: 46381
Job Location: Tempe, AZ
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 Level 5 Quality Management Manager to lead the Quality team for the Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) Sector in Tempe, Arizona. This on-site role is responsible for driving product quality, reducing scrap, strengthening quality processes, and leading a team that supports manufacturing and business performance. The position is a critical leadership role focused on improving operational execution, ensuring compliance, and supporting site objectives across a direct labor environment.
Essential Functions:
Lead the site Quality organization and provide day-to-day direction for quality personnel supporting operations in Tempe, Arizona
Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve product quality, and strengthen overall quality performance across the site
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and program teams to resolve quality issues and improve process execution
Oversee nonconformance management, root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities
Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory and contractual expectations
Monitor and report quality performance metrics and lead actions to improve yield, efficiency, and cost performance
Support audit readiness and participate in internal, customer, and external quality reviews as needed
Lead and develop team members, including performance management, coaching, and daily operational support
Support business objectives across all applicable programs in a direct labor environment
Travel as needed in support of business and program requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Confidential security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with 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:
Experience in a quality leadership role within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another regulated production environment
Experience with International Organization for Standardization 9001 (ISO 9001) quality management system requirements and implementation
Experience leading teams and managing quality performance in an on-site operational setting
Experience with scrap reduction, corrective action systems, nonconformance management, and quality improvement initiatives
Experience collaborating across operations, engineering, and program functions
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Confidential security clearance
Experience leading quality teams within a high-volume or complex manufacturing site
Knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance expectations in defense or aerospace environments
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured corrective action methods
Experience using quality metrics to drive operational improvement and reduce cost of poor quality
Background supporting direct labor production organizations across multiple programs
Experience working in an environment with both on-site and virtual interview or collaboration practices
Familiarity with continuous improvement methods applied to scrap and defect reduction
