Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title
Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer Job Code 38707 Job Location: Waco, TX On-Site Schedule: 4/10; Monday-Thursday, 1st Shift Job Description: The Compliance Auditor is responsible for ensuring the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) adheres to AS9100/AS9110 standards and aerospace industry requirements. This role involves planning, organizing, and conducting internal audits across the Waco, TX site to assess the effectiveness of processes, systems, and the adherence to regulatory requirements.
The auditor will evaluate the degree of compliance, identify risks, non-conformances, recommend corrective actions, and report audit findings to management. The auditor works closely with management and cross functional teams to maintain and continuously improve QMS processes while ensuring our readiness for external certification audits.
Essential Functions
Must be able to obtain a security clearance Review documentation including policies, procedures, work instructions, and records Create an audit plan defining scope, criteria, and resources required for the audit. Conduct interviews with employees at various levels to gather information on the processes and adherence to standards. Ability to conduct effective and efficient audits at the location of the work being performed.
In office areas, manufacturing and special processing environments, aircraft hangars, inside aircraft, flightline, and other areas within the scope of the QMS. Determine compliance, non-compliance, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare audit reports summarizing audit results. Ability to wear required PPE and adhere to the company safety policy (safety glasses, hearing protection, safety toed shoes, etc.)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
AS9100 and/or AS9110 Lead Auditor certification from an accredited training provider
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and perform analysis using quality tools Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with additional aerospace standards (AS9101, AS9104, etc.) Familiar with EtQ Reliance System Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Solumina, etc.) Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Ability to access ITAR controlled items and/or articles #LI-RW1 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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