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L3Harris Specialist, Quality Engineering in Waterdown, Ontario
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.
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Specialist, Quality Engineering (Level 3)
Reference #36807
Waterdown, On
About the Role
The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for monitoring the quality of assigned products produced in manufacturing operations, monitoring field reported quality issues of assigned products, coordinating corrective action on all quality issues in a timely manner, and providing regular status reporting to management.
Tasks to be Accomplished
Assist Quality Manager as tasked to address quality assurance process issues. Drive back to front end of the process to understand why items escaped and put action plan in place to illuminate reoccurrence
Compile and analyze quality performance data, develop graphs, charts and quality reports including the quality of Quality data
Participate/audit/drive QA metrics
Conduct developmental Quality Assurance audits
Lead or Support PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis),CAR (Corrective Action Request) process for both customer and internal CARs, RCCA ( Root Cause Corrective Action process)
Follow a structured problem solving approach using 8D or Six Sigma tools and techniques
Coordinate with Production, Operations Engineering, Engineering and Program Management to conduct product and process failure analysis and determine root cause corrective and preventative action
Function as project manager as required in support of task teams created to address particular quality issues and/or concerns
Prepare reports, corrective action statements, metrics and other documents in support of assigned product lines
Have a comprehensive understanding of the quality of Quality data
Investigate deficiencies that are internally generated or supplier-caused to determine causes, corrective actions and disposition of defects
Lead ZDP process for respective area and/or key metric
Must be able to communicate data in daily/weekly/monthly meetings
Must be able to create ECR/ECO/PR through Team Centre
Must be able to sign off ECR/CECO/WICI/LOG/RFV through Team Centre
Must be able to use the ERP LN (Enterprise Resource Planning) system
Perform process audits
Provides regular progress status reports to management
Support the Containment process
Travel to Service Centers for scheduled Audits.
Support Voice of the Customer through Service Center & Factory service.
Support Government Property Management
Skills Required
Ability to read & write technical reports
Ability to read and understand complex technical requirements
Ability to research/investigate/interview
Experience & Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, materials, engineering science) or science
3-5 years of product development, manufacturing quality control or test experience desired
Professional Engineering designation an asset
Ability to root cause quality issues that surface in a product manufacturing operation eg. 8D, PFMEA
Six Sigma Green belt or Black Belt designation is an asset
Quality Assurance/Auditing/Investigation experience an asset
Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Possesses the diplomatic skill needed to facilitate improvements in organization-wide processes
Good organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced product-manufacturing environment
Prior experience working with military/defense programs is highly desired
*This posting is for a current vacancy. In the province of Ontario, Canada, the pay range for this position will be $82,000 to $102,000
At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.
L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.
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.