Quality Assurance Analyst

About L3Harris Technologies

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.

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, national security, search & rescue and airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About The Quality Assurance Analyst Role

The Quality Assurance Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring L3Harris WESCAM's products and processes meet rigorous quality standards, specifically focusing on weekend shift operations. This position involves active participation in internal and external audits, maintenance of the Quality Management System, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the preparation and assessment of company compliance against AS9100D and customer-specific requirements for internal and external audits.
• Support the maintenance and continuity of the Quality Management System, performing internal Layer Process Audits related to Business Process Management system (BPMS).
• Lead and adhere to various quality assurance processes like Material Review Board (MRB) and Containment activities.
• Utilize quality tools and risk-based thinking to improve accuracy and remove ambiguity from business and quality management systems for continuous improvement.
• Compile and analyze quality performance data, developing graphs, charts, and quality reports to track QMS Metrics.
• Remain current on industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements affecting the QMS.
• Perform inspections, tests, and/or audits of purchased parts, units, materials, equipment, panel/module level assemblies, and quality control programs to specifications.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings, diagrams, specifications, and lists to approve or reject units, test setups, or systems for in-process or final assemblies.
• Use visual inspection and precise dimensional measurement methods as applicable, determining or assisting in determining necessary inspection methods and procedures.
• Consult and communicate with cross-functional teams regarding quality matters, delivering nonconformity information and supporting root cause corrective action analysis.
• Provide mentorship and coaching on quality management system related matters and prepare training materials to support training initiatives.

Required Capabilities

• An initiative-taker, capable of taking ownership of work and managing time effectively.
• Ability to influence, facilitate, and develop relationships for a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrated analytical, 8D problem-solving skills and the ability to coach others in this methodology.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, Kaizen events, and reviews.
• Ability to read & write technical reports and understand complex technical requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO-900 processes.
• Ability to research, investigate, and interview.
• Good organization skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced product-manufacturing environment.
• Process-oriented mindset and auditing capacity.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Desired Education And Experiences

• Requires broad theoretical job knowledge.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post Secondary/Associate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality inspection methods, and configuration management.
• Experience using Power BI for data analytics.
• Lean certificate or Green Belt an asset.
• Experienced working with cross-functional teams.
• ASQ Certified Quality Assurance technician an asset.
• GD&T training.

Key skills/competency

• Quality Assurance
• AS9100D
• ISO-900
• Auditing
• Root Cause Analysis (8D)
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Data Analysis (Power BI)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Inspection