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Lead, Quality Engineer

L3Harris and Careers
Camden, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

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 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: Lead, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 31255

Job Location: Huntsville, AL, Canoga Park, CA or Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead, Quality Engineer to join our team for the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment of L3Harris. This individual will drive key quality initiatives across multiple sites, collaborating with functional leadership and program management, and working closely with the Quality and Mission Assurance leadership team. Additionally, the individual will maintain enterprise procedures, create training plans and documents, and coach others on enterprise processes. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of aerospace quality systems and processes.


Essential Functions:

  • Independently manage quality projects, including coordination with cross functional team members, to ensure timely project completion
  • Maintain, train and coach others on quality processes and procedures
  • Champion, lead, and support the execution of strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with leadership from all AR sites and program management to drive quality initiatives across the segment
  • Provide leadership and participate in quality improvement projects
  • Help establish annual goals, monitor adherence to plans and schedules, mitigate risks, and achieve set milestones
  • Report to senior leadership on business performance, including action plans to improve business execution and the status of strategic initiatives
  • Present quality metrics to customers, providing assessments and actions to drive improvement
  • Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to travel up to 30%

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Detailed understanding of Aerojet Rocketdyne quality processes including Nonconforming Material Control, Cause and Corrective Action, First Article Inspection, Drawing/Planning Review and Approval, Design Review and Approval, Classification of Hardware Characteristics, Purchase Order Quality flow downs, etc.
  • Experience with US government agencies and aerospace prime customers
  • Relevant experience supporting the production of high-complexity aerospace products
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO9001, or other quality management systems
  • Application of Lean, Six Sigma or other structured continuous improvement processes
  • Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience in investigating technical issues and nonconformance’s to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions
  • Process & Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA) experience
  • Proficient in MS Office and business analytics software such as Qlik, Power BI, etc.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $114,000 - $212,000. 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.

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.

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Salary : $114,000 - $212,000

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