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Lead Quality Engineer - Mission Assurance

L3Harris Technologies

Priceville, AL

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SKILLS
American Society for Quality (ASQ), Best Practices, Corrective Action, Customer Satisfaction, English Language, Failure Analysis, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Product Lifecycle, Program Evaluation, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Spanish Language, System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Engineering, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Priceville, AL
POSTED
Today
This position is considered a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge in this area and an in-depth knowledge of project management. The person in this position will provide coordination and technical direction across the Mission Assurance functional area and will be an independent advocate to Program Managers, effectively operating in a risk mitigation role for a program or multiple programs while providing independent oversight of technical execution of programs to ensure 100% mission success of Missile Solutions supplied hardware. This position is also responsible for driving mission success across the enterprise through the creation, application, and maintenance of tools and mechanisms to ensure objective oversight & risk mitigation during all phases of the product/program life cycle. Essential Functions: Plays an integral role to achieve 100% mission success and customer satisfaction through multi­faceted application of risk mitigation activities and continuous objective oversight. Leads and resolves technical program and schedule critical issues and failure investigations to meet company and customer commitments. May represent the company in technical industry forums and peer reviews to maintain required technical visibility and interaction needed to capture new business. Defines and coordinates the technical efforts in executing a Systems Engineering approach to Mission Assurance (MA) with emphasis on proactive Risk Management throughout the various large/missile defense program life cycles. Prepares MA program engagement plans, in conjunction with program management, which defines and allocates requirements. Plan, conduct and technically direct major phases of significant projects related to MA execution priorities, coordinating efforts of technical staff as required. Ensure effective execution of the program's Risk Management process for assigned programs/product lines. Provide in-depth technical assessments of key program issues, coordinating as necessary with senior engineering and operations leadership and customers. Prepare/approve technical presentations, engineering reports, failure analyses, problem dispositions for technical, cost, schedule and program impact. Lead process assessments of program team processes to identify Mission Assurance concerns and technical issues, assure that root causes are understood, and timely/effective corrective and preventive actions are defined and presented at Corrective Action Boards. Supports technical industry forums and internal program milestone reviews (SRR, CoDR, PDR, CDR, FRR, ERB/FRB etc.) to ensure appropriate application of risk mitigation tools, best practices, and formal lessons learned capture and application. Provide technical consultation to technical staff and review appropriate DFMEAs/PFMEAs generated on assigned programs for adequacy and recommend updates as deemed necessary. Work with Engineering functional counterparts to lead the development, integration, and utilization of Lessons Learned enterprise database to capture, document and share appropriate lessons learned, including assessment against program risk registers for potential impact as appropriate, and Alert coordination. Contribute to program development, and support and approve Flight Readiness/ MA Reviews. Participate as an independent reviewer or voting member in internal/ customer Design Reviews and Critical Reviews including Engineering Review Boards and Failure Review Boards. Development, Production, Experimental, and Program). Up to 15% business travel required. Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant quality or mission assurance experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience quality or mission assurance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related quality or mission assurance experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Recognized as a MA technical resource with demonstrated lead roles in defining and executing Mission Assurance initiatives. Demonstrated achievements in providing new capabilities and solving challenging problems. Demonstrated track record of knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching. Engagement with key professional society technical committees such as AIAA, ASQ, etc. & govt advisory boards (e.g. AF, NASA, MDA MAP/PMAP, etc.) LI-MRW 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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 an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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