Director, Quality Mgmt

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Job Title: Director, Quality Mgmt

Job Code: 27089

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

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

Job Description

The Director of Quality will lead the transformation and maturation of the quality function within LHX, focusing on proactive quality management. This role is responsible for enhancing the quality culture across the enterprise, developing a more effective and efficient quality function, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Establish, execute, and mature the Quality function through a Quality transformation strategy for LHX, focusing on proactive quality management and creating a more effective function that serves the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's quality management system (QMS) in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop an enterprise-wide supplier quality strategy, including supplier development, recovery, audits, and participation in supplier selection.
• Provide guidance, training, and oversight on Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) management; create, update, and ensure compliance with internal quality policies and procedures.
• Define metrics and reporting for the enterprise and establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for quality metrics.
• Ensure all L3harris segment's QMS meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Create training plans and develop quality professionals.
• Report on quality performance and improvement plans to senior management.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in quality management.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills

• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (e.g. AS9100 experience, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audit processes.
  
  

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