Quality Manager

L3Harris Technologies

. Lead the site Quality organization and provide day-to-day direction for quality personnel supporting operations in Tempe, Arizona .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeTempe • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality initiatives within manufacturing environments, focusing on compliance, process improvement, and team development. Proficient in implementing quality management systems and driving operational performance through metrics and corrective actions.

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Quality Leadership ExperienceISO 9001 ImplementationRoot Cause AnalysisScrap Reduction InitiativesQuality Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Quality Management SystemsRoot Cause Analysis ToolsCorrective Action SystemsQuality Metrics AnalysisContinuous Improvement MethodsNonconformance ManagementQuality AuditsProcess Execution ImprovementPerformance ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAerospaceDefenseRegulated Production EnvironmentDirect Labor ProductionQuality Improvement InitiativesOperational EfficiencyAudit ReadinessCustomer RequirementsContractual Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the site Quality organization and provide day-to-day direction for quality personnel supporting operations in Tempe, Arizona
Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, improve product quality, and strengthen overall quality performance across the site
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and program teams to resolve quality issues and improve process execution
Oversee nonconformance management, root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action activities
Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory and contractual expectations
Monitor and report quality performance metrics and lead actions to improve yield, efficiency, and cost performance
Support audit readiness and participate in internal, customer, and external quality reviews as needed
Lead and develop team members, including performance management, coaching, and daily operational support
Support business objectives across all applicable programs in a direct labor environment
Travel as needed in support of business and program requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Experience in a quality leadership role within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another regulated production environment
Experience with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and implementation
Experience leading teams and managing quality performance in an on-site operational setting
Experience with scrap reduction, corrective action systems, nonconformance management, and quality improvement initiatives
Experience collaborating across operations, engineering, and program functions
Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Government Confidential security clearance
Experience leading quality teams within a high-volume or complex manufacturing site
Knowledge of quality systems, audits, and compliance expectations in defense or aerospace environments
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured corrective action methods
Experience using quality metrics to drive operational improvement and reduce cost of poor quality
Background supporting direct labor production organizations across multiple programs
Experience working in an environment with both on-site and virtual interview or collaboration practices
Familiarity with continuous improvement methods applied to scrap and defect reduction

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities