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Senior Supervisor, Quality Management

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job ID 32089
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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: Senior Supervisor, Quality Management 

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Code: 32089

Job Description: 

As a Quality Control Operations Manager at L3Harris, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in our space programs. This role bridges essential operational tasks in the manufacturing labs with overarching management responsibilities in the Quality Control department. If you possess a passion for maintaining rigorous quality standards and enjoy leading and mentoring teams, this dynamic role is for you.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise a team of receiving and in-process inspectors across multiple areas.
  • Communicate policies, practices, and procedures clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Plan and establish operational objectives for the Quality Control team, prioritizing work scheduling, coaching, and process execution.
  • Maintain accurate records of non-conforming products and ensure proper control measures are in place.
  • Establish and implement training programs for new hires; continue to develop current staff.
  • Analyze processes and identify areas for improvement, formulating and developing recommendations to meet customer and internal requirements.
  • Collaborate with peers and bring in subject matter experts as needed to support multi-functional efforts in process improvement and infrastructure support.
  • Inspects method development and implementation. Develops, implements and monitors new or existing inspection methods to ensure products meet stated engineering requirements.
  • Process mistake proofing/improvement. Actively participates in improvement teams to reduce risk through the application of mistake proofing principles.
  • First Article Inspection execution per AS9102 requirements. 
  • Perform regular audits of in-process and finished products, as well as the production spaces, ensuring they meet company and regulatory standards.
  • Drives corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement. Investigates and determines root causes of problems. Develops and implements corrective and preventive actions.
  • Practical knowledge of ASME Y14.5-2009, CMM Programming, and best practices.
  • Preferred experience with Calypso software.
  • Deep understanding of metrology and surface plate inspection knowledge.
  • Ability to instruct and mentor others in suitable measurement techniques.
  • Expertise in inspecting complex geometries and assemblies.
  • Working knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, etc.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Practical knowledge of technical or operational practices within the quality control discipline.
  • Strong supervisory skills, including work scheduling, prioritizing, and process execution.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in

Massachusetts is $82,500 -$153,000. 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.

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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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