Responsible for leading all aspects of Quality Assurance throughout the product development lifecycle for L3Harris’ Agile Development Group Division
Responsible for the Quality Engineering and Inspection functions
Resolve technical challenges and ensure successful tactical execution
Create and implement the strategic vision for the Quality department
Develop and implement strategic Quality initiatives and programs
Promote a strong culture of quality focused on customer experience
Work closely with program teams to ensure product life cycle meets mission success
Ensure interaction between manufacturing engineering, operations, and design engineering to ensure a seamless hand-off during product transition to production
Responsible for the maintenance of quality records
Develop, review and verify compliance of all Work Package Descriptions issued for Quality tasks
Improve the efficiency of the Quality organization through effective leadership and training
Collect and analyze key quality measures and develop zero defect plans
Report to senior leadership on business performance and strategic initiatives
Maintain certification and compliance efforts for AS9100 and other required certifications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Active Secret US Security Clearance Preferred
In depth knowledge of quality and reliability methods and procedures for hardware and software systems as they apply to the aerospace or electronic industry
Greenbelt or Blackbelt certification and/or proven education or work history in leading and implementing projects
Experience with Configuration Control management practices
Experience with Agile Oracle, Windchill, Cincom and/or Doors software suites
Experience with J-STD and IPC standard implementation
ASQ certification preferred; Experience managing AS9100 certified business.
Willingness to travel up to 20 percent
5+ years Quality management or operations leadership experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills including communications, facilitation, consulting, coaching, and influencing
Self-motivated and possess demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve timely results.
Highly collaborative style, capable of working across multiple functional areas to drive results.

Benefits

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality AssuranceQuality EngineeringQuality InspectionQuality initiativesQuality measuresConfiguration Control managementAgile developmentReliability methodsZero defect plansCompliance verification

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunicationFacilitationConsultingCoachingInfluencingSelf-motivatedCollaborationMotivating others

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeGraduate DegreeGreenbelt certificationBlackbelt certificationASQ certificationAS9100 certification