Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Quality Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc$82K — $153K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and DoD business area.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain necessary security clearance upon hire.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish robust quality evaluation and control systems for complex electronic and mechanical assemblies.
  • Lead support activities across hardware inspections and incoming material evaluations.
  • Oversee issue closure and implement systemic preventive corrective actions.
  • Apply problem-solving methodologies as an expert in RCCA.
  • Generate professional presentations, technical reports, and case studies effectively.
  • Use metrics to identify signals, initiate course corrections, and manage KPIs.
  • Guide, coach, and train employees in quality processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Engagement in large, complex project initiatives.
  • Visibility and collaboration with high-profile stakeholders.
  • Supportive work environment with minimal oversight.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engrg (Program Quality Engineer)

Job: 38021

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Schedule: 9/80 Regular 1st Shift

Job Description:

Quality Assurance Engineer/Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and DoD business area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Provides Develops and implements quality protocols and is accountable for compliance with all government, customer, regulatory and company requirements. Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Delivers mission success and excellence throughout the integrated product lifecycle resulting in defect-free work products and delighted customers.

Essential Functions:
  • Establishes robust quality evaluation and control systems for assembly, integration and test of complex electronic & mechanical assemblies
  • Leads support activities across programs ranging from hardware inspections, evaluation of incoming material, electrical test and inspection of build of assemblies
  • Expert with FRB/MRB activities, overseeing issue closure and strategic cross-company implementation of systemic preventive corrective actions
  • Expert RCCA practitioner of problem-solving methodologies
  • Strong performance history with generating professional presentations, technical reports and in-depth case studies
  • Uses metrics to identify signals and initiate tactical course corrections and manages key performance areas (KPIs) to meet established goals
  • Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees related to all quality processes
  • Initiates complex projects and leads continuous improvement activities including driving ZDP execution in accordance with business strategy
  • Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., DCMA, prime customers, key vendors, etc.) when necessary
  • Supports team efforts to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromise to quality.

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.
  • Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain
  • Security Clearance required for role: Ability to Obtain

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Expert with Oracle AGILE system
  • Six sigma blackbelt certified
  • Expertise with IPC standards for hi-performance soldering, coating, connector assembly
  • Expert understanding of AS9100
  • Microsoft Office proficiency


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $82,500.00 - $153,000.00.

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