Associate Manager, Quality Engineering

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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.

Associate Manager, Quality Engineering (L4)

Reference #30694

Hamilton, Ontario

Essential Responsibilities

The Manager of Quality Engineering is responsible for leading and developing a team of quality engineers in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality across the product lifecycle. This role ensures that quality engineering principles are proactively embedded into design and manufacturing processes to achieve zero-defect performance and long-term customer satisfaction.

• Accountable for QE inputs into the design and development of quality into new product and process , ensuring alignment with customer and industry requirements
• Utilize data-driven analysis for zero-defect initiatives, establishing ownership with QE team members, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for defect reduction within product sustainment
• Accountable for QE inputs into engineering change for impact on quality control processes, inspection standards, and risk mitigation plans.
• Oversee systemic trend and escape 8D root cause and corrective action (RCCA) to ensure permanent solutions and prevent recurrence.
• Support QE execution of Design for Quality (DfQ) and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) as proactive risk management tools
• Drive the improvement to our quality systems through supporting the implementation of the L3Harris Operational Excellence framework .
• Align the necessary resources as the quarterback for emerging quality issues, coordinating rapid cross-functional collaboration and executive communication.
• Develop and maintain quality metric dashboards that support accountability, management review, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality engineering team to strengthen technical capability, assertiveness, and facilitation skills
• Represent the Quality function in New Product Design reviews, readiness reviews, and risk assessments
• Champion a culture of prevention , accountability , and continuous improvement for quality across the organization.

Qualifications

Preferred Additional Skills

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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.

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