Senior Manager, Quality Management - Deputy Director Security Clearance

Position: Senior Manager, Quality Management - Deputy Director with Security Clearance
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Harris 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. L3

Harris 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. L3

Harris 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.

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Quality Management - Deputy Director Job Code: 37323

Job Location:

Camden, AR

Job Schedule:

4/10, Employees work 10 hour shifts - 4 days a week

Job Description:

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Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance operations and drive excellence across our defense programs in Camden, AR. This strategic leadership role is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction while managing quality teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Senior Quality Manager will serve as a key liaison between customers, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to maintain L3

Harris's reputation for delivering mission-critical solutions that meet the most stringent quality requirements. The Senior Quality Manager provides executive-level oversight of quality management systems, processes, and personnel across assigned business units or programs. This role requires a seasoned quality professional who can balance strategic planning with hands-on problem-solving in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. In this capacity, you will direct all aspects of quality assurance including manufacturing quality, inspection operations, and quality engineering.

You will be accountable for maintaining AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring compliance with FAA and DoD regulations, and meeting contractual quality requirements for complex defense systems and aerospace products. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing customer quality relationships, and implementing data-driven quality improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to embed quality throughout the product lifecycle-from design and development through production, delivery, and field support.

This position demands strong technical knowledge of aerospace/defense manufacturing processes, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to influence at all organizational levels. You will be expected to drive cultural change, mentor quality professionals, and establish L3

Harris as a quality leader in the defense industry.

Essential Functions:

* Quality Leadership & Management:
* Direct and manage quality engineering staff, inspectors, and other quality personnel to achieve organizational quality objectives.

* Develop and execute strategic quality plans aligned with business unit goals and customer requirements.

* Establish quality performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards; conduct regular performance reviews with leadership.

* Lead workforce development initiatives including training, mentoring, and succession planning for quality personnel.

* Manage quality department budget, resources, and capital equipment requirements.

* Quality System Development & Compliance:
* Design, implement, and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.

* Ensure compliance with FAA, DoD, NASA, ITAR, and other applicable aerospace and defense regulations.

* Oversee document control systems to ensure proper management, revision control, and retention of quality records, specifications, procedures, and work instructions.

* Lead internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections; manage audit findings and corrective actions.

* Maintain certifications and registrations required for business operations.

* Product Quality & Inspection Operations:
* Establish standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting and testing rocket propulsion systems, assemblies, and components.

* Oversee first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final acceptance testing activities.

* Ensure precision measurement and calibration programs meet industry standards and customer requirements.

* Review and approve inspection plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for new and existing products.

* Validate inspection equipment, gauges, and test systems for accuracy and capability.

* Nonconformance Management & Problem Resolution:
* Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities for dispositioning nonconforming materials and products.

* Conduct and oversee root cause…