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Specialist, Quality Engineer

Rochester, New York

Job ID 18129
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Quality Engineer

Job Code: 18129

Job Location: Rochester, NY 14623

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

We are looking for a detail oriented, customer focused, and high performing quality engineer to join our growing team. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, operate independently, and be well-versed in the use of root-cause and corrective action methods and tools. Ideal candidates would have spent a couple of years in a manufacturing environment and have a willingness to get their hands dirty (so-to-speak) to resolve opportunities as they arise.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Manage critical KPI’s in support of focus factory objectives
    • Yield, Defective Parts/Million (DPPM), Cost of Poor Qualty (COPQ)
  • Maintain a customer-focused mindest
  • Work cross-functionlly to support departmental goals
  • Utilize acquired skills, knowledge, and training to reduce customer escapes, improve product quality, and/or improve product yields
  • Perform role with general supervision
  • Travel is not required (<10%), work is on-site (not remote)
  • No security clearance required

Qualifications:

  • 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong analytical ability
  • Minitab/JMP or other statistical software experience
  • SQL programming language
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Knowledge of ISO9001
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of statistical principals and applications for manufacturing
  • Self-driven and a strong work ethic
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont, Washington State and New York State is $67,000 - $125,000.  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. 

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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