Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Title : Manufacturing Quality Engineer Job Code : 16757 Job Location : Anaheim, CA Schedule : 9 / 80 Job Description : The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining quality standards, methods, instructions and quality requirements on assigned programs that are primarily in the development phase of the product lifecycle.

Involvement in all aspects of the Product Life Cycle (Concept & Opportunity, Planning, Design & Development, Test & Qualification, and Release to Production).

Representing QA as a member of the Corrective Action Board (CAB), Configuration Control Board (CCB), Material Review Board (MRB), and Failure Review Board (FRB).

Essential Functions : Governs established business processes and procedures (e.g., Product Development Process) and generate, manage, and track corrective action reports as required.

Leads and drives Failure Review Board (FRB) activities and actions applying a Quality framework. Coordinates activities between extended cross-functional teams (e.

g., Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, etc.) in support of FRB / FRACAS (Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System).

Serves as focal point for driving root cause corrective actions (RCCA) for quality issues supporting development programs (e.

g., hardware and software). Utilizes and implements systematic RCCA and Six Sigma methods, tools, and techniques. Part of the review & approval process of test procedures, calibration compliance, release of design drawings (CCB), and test / equipment setup (configuration, alterations or adjustments).

Supports customer, internal and supplier audits. Participates in Test Readiness Reviews. Supports / witnesses’ inspection and ensures compliance of engineering (formal and dry-run) verification, acceptance, and qualification tests (e.

g., QCI, QCT, FAT, DVT). Audits the configurations utilized during integration and test activities (e.g., software, firmware versions, hardware versions, traceability to trouble reports (TRs)) as documented per procedures / program plans.

Attendance and participation at program gate reviews for approval purposes. Can be delegated as customer representative to witness testing as an independent entity.

Define Quality Standards, Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) requirements and apply Key Process Indicators (e.g., Goals and quality metrics for products) to be flowed as requirements to program teams.

Develops Quality Assurance Plans with the participation of cross-functional teams. Position requires allocation of varied assignments, projects, challenges and other tasks as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications : Experience with electromechanical assembly manufacturing.

Experience working with project management. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Minimum two years experience in a MIL-SPEC, or highly regulated compliance industry.

Proficient knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, MIL-SPEC and government contract requirements. Must be able to apply critical thinking and can proficiently communicate both written and verbally.

Must have knowledge of Quality Engineering and Advanced Quality principles (Six Sigma methodology, Root Cause / Corrective Action, DMAIC, Design for Manufacturability).

Proficient understanding of engineering drawings, documentation, including dimensioning, and tolerance per ASME Y14.5 standards.

Strong Communication skills and abilities. Experience interfacing with customers. Be able to apply concepts and critical thinking along with working with all levels of the organization and production team.

Mechanical engineering experience, examples : Fixtures / tooling / welding / metal working / fab shop / metal shop. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $76,500 - $142,500.

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.