Lead, Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer

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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Lead, Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer Job Code: 33219 Job Location: Huntsville, AL, Orange, VA -OR- Camden, AR Job Schedule: Huntsville & Orange - 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off, Camden - 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts - 4 days a week Job Description: The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to improve manufacturing process performance and robustness in support of Quality & Mission Assurance objectives. This role is one of three complementary positions within an integrated Q&MA execution team, contributing deep manufacturing process expertise. This role can work out of our offices in Huntsville, Alabama, Orange, Virginia or Camden, Arkansas. This role role focuses on understanding how manufacturing processes actually operate, identifying gaps in capability, control, and reliability, and working with manufacturing teams to improve them. The role emphasizes process improvement over inspection, reinforcing the principle that quality is built in, not inspected in. Essential Functions: Improve manufacturing processes by reducing variation and strengthening control. Analyze process capability, stability, and failure modes using data-driven methods. Develop and implement process improvements, controls, and mistake-proofing. Apply and sustain SPC to maintain process performance. Support APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and production readiness. Partner with operators, engineers, and supervisors to improve process understanding and ownership. Provide manufacturing process expertise to team-led improvement initiatives. Teach and coach teams on process discipline and quality fundamentals. Up to 30% business travel to L3Harris manufacturing sites. Ability to obtain US Security Clearance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 9 years of prior Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering experience; In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or Quality Engineering experience. 4+ years experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environment. 4+ years data analysis experience working with manufacturing data. 4+ years experience teaching, coaching and mentoring others. 2+ years APQP and Process Control experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in manufacturing and quality, preferably defense, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or higher). Experience with SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and mistake-proofing. Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar standards. Prior leadership experience with direct reports or strong cross-functional influence. Experience collaborating within a Microsoft 365 environment, with proficiency in the included applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) #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. 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