Manager, Quality Management

Job Title: Manager, Quality Management 

Job Code: 45574

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Manager, Quality Management to support the Advanced Manufacturing Facilities (AMF) in Toney and Huntsville, Alabama, which fabricate and assemble composite rocket motor hardware. This role leads the Quality Engineering team responsible for medium case programs, integrating both existing and transferred work into an advanced, mixed‑rate production environment. The Manager develops and maintains quality systems, drives cross-functional alignment, and builds a high‑performing team of quality professionals. This position plays a critical role in improving process capability, strengthening quality outcomes, and supporting site-level operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Engineering personnel to build a high‑performing, multi‑disciplined team.
• Identify and implement improvements that reduce cost of quality, increase process capability, and enhance operational performance.
• Oversee accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics to support data‑driven decision making.
• Maintain and update quality policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with current standards and business needs.
• Develop guidelines and procedural updates based on leadership direction and cross‑site coordination.
• Address deviations from standard processes, authorize exceptions when appropriate, and ensure closure of corrective actions.
• Ensure digital and IT systems effectively capture and represent quality‑related data.
• Support strategic and operational planning; lead actions that advance departmental and site objectives.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities related to quality operations and support financial decision‑making.
• Promote a culture of quality by modeling best practices, encouraging open communication, and supporting continuous improvement.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9 years of related experience; OR Graduate Degree and 7 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 13 years of quality, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Practical experience leading teams, executing processes, and managing projects within quality or related functions.
• Strong working knowledge of quality principles and understanding of how quality functions impact cross‑functional operations.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Leadership competencies including coaching, team development, delegation, and change management.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to motivate teams, drive accountability, and support shared goals.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, or similar advanced quality planning methods.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 17025 quality systems and auditing practices.
• Experience with risk management, statistical analysis, and project management.
• Customer‑focused mindset and effective cross-functional collaboration.

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