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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.
Job Description
The Segment Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Leader serves as the subject matter expert responsible for leading and advancing the Missile Solutions segment-wide FOE program. This role partners with site leadership and quality teams across multiple locations to strengthen FOE culture, ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that mitigate risk and support mission success. The position provides strategic oversight, technical guidance, training, and assessment activities to ensure the highest standards of product quality and operational excellence are maintained across the segment. Acting as an independent advocate for quality and FOE compliance, this leader plays a critical role in risk mitigation and mission assurance for all supplied hardware.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive segment-wide Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) program, including standards, procedures, metrics, assessments, and training.
- Conduct technical assessments of site FOE programs and Foreign Object Control Areas (FOCAs) to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Review and approve FOCA classifications, requirements, and temporary FOE-controlled work areas across multiple operating sites.
- Partner with site leadership and FOE focal representatives to establish, execute, and continuously improve local FOE procedures and compliance practices.
- Develop and deliver recurring FOE awareness and compliance training to maintain segment-wide program effectiveness.
- Evaluate program performance metrics and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to site and segment leadership.
- Provide oversight and guidance for corrective actions associated with FOE-related findings and compliance concerns.
- Collaborate with site leadership to identify FOE program needs and support the development of site FOE focal representatives.
- Travel up to 30% to support assessments, training, and program implementation activities across multiple locations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)/Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention experience; or Graduate Degree with 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or FOE/FOD prevention experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Experience with NAS412 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention standard.
- Familiarity with SAE AS9146, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations.
- Familiarity with DoD 4145.26-M and ammunition and explosives safety requirements.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site quality, compliance, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Recognition as a technical resource in the development and execution of quality systems or manufacturing operations programs.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical professionals and site representatives.
- Participation in professional organizations or technical committees, including SAE, ASQ, customer advisory groups, NASA, MDA MAP/PMAP, or similar industry forums.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant industry certification.
- Experience performing audits, assessments, or compliance reviews in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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.
Job Description
The Segment Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Leader serves as the subject matter expert responsible for leading and advancing the Missile Solutions segment-wide FOE program. This role partners with site leadership and quality teams across multiple locations to strengthen FOE culture, ensure compliance with industry and customer requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that mitigate risk and support mission success. The position provides strategic oversight, technical guidance, training, and assessment activities to ensure the highest standards of product quality and operational excellence are maintained across the segment. Acting as an independent advocate for quality and FOE compliance, this leader plays a critical role in risk mitigation and mission assurance for all supplied hardware.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive segment-wide Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) program, including standards, procedures, metrics, assessments, and training.
- Conduct technical assessments of site FOE programs and Foreign Object Control Areas (FOCAs) to evaluate compliance, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Review and approve FOCA classifications, requirements, and temporary FOE-controlled work areas across multiple operating sites.
- Partner with site leadership and FOE focal representatives to establish, execute, and continuously improve local FOE procedures and compliance practices.
- Develop and deliver recurring FOE awareness and compliance training to maintain segment-wide program effectiveness.
- Evaluate program performance metrics and communicate findings, risks, and improvement opportunities to site and segment leadership.
- Provide oversight and guidance for corrective actions associated with FOE-related findings and compliance concerns.
- Collaborate with site leadership to identify FOE program needs and support the development of site FOE focal representatives.
- Travel up to 30% to support assessments, training, and program implementation activities across multiple locations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)/Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention experience; or Graduate Degree with 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior quality, manufacturing, engineering, or FOE/FOD prevention experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Experience with NAS412 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention standard.
- Familiarity with SAE AS9146, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations.
- Familiarity with DoD 4145.26-M and ammunition and explosives safety requirements.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site quality, compliance, or operational excellence initiatives.
- Recognition as a technical resource in the development and execution of quality systems or manufacturing operations programs.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing technical professionals and site representatives.
- Participation in professional organizations or technical committees, including SAE, ASQ, customer advisory groups, NASA, MDA MAP/PMAP, or similar industry forums.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant industry certification.
- Experience performing audits, assessments, or compliance reviews in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- SME Careers by SuperAnnotate26S
- GE Aerospace8
- Tesla7
- GE Vernova7
- L3Harris6
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality lead jobs.
- Three to five years of experience in quality assurance or quality control
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or industry-specific quality management standards
- Experience conducting internal audits and managing corrective and preventive actions
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality data analysis
- Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, or equivalent ASQ credential
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, life sciences, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Quality Lead Job Search
Align your resume to QMS frameworks
Quality lead roles are defined by the frameworks you've worked inside. Call out ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA 21 CFR Part 820 by name in your summary and in each relevant role, so hiring managers can place you immediately.
Quantify defect reduction on your resume
Saying you led quality improvements is table stakes. Hiring managers want numbers: how much you reduced nonconformances, what your DPMO dropped to, or how your team's audit pass rate changed. Pull those figures from your records before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists quality lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry to target your search
Quality lead requirements differ sharply between medical device, automotive, and software companies. Narrow your search to industries where your certifications and documentation experience are directly transferable, so your application lands with real context behind it.
Prepare a root cause analysis example
Most quality lead interviews include a scenario question about a production escape or customer complaint. Have a structured 8D or fishbone example ready that walks through your investigation, corrective action, and verification, without disclosing proprietary details.
Negotiate scope, not just title
Quality lead roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own corrective action sign-off, supplier audit decisions, and line-stop authority. Getting those boundaries in writing protects you and sets you up to succeed.
Quality Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most quality leads?
The companies hiring the most quality leads right now include SME Careers by SuperAnnotate, GE Aerospace, and Tesla, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, medical device, and aerospace employers consistently represent the largest share of active postings.
How many quality lead jobs are remote?
About 66% of quality lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with on-site roles concentrated in production and manufacturing environments. Quality roles tied to documentation management, supplier quality, or software quality assurance tend to have the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring direct line oversight are almost always on-site.
How do you become a quality lead?
Start by building hands-on experience in quality inspection, auditing, or process improvement within a regulated or standards-driven environment. Earn a recognized credential such as an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor. Then demonstrate leadership by owning corrective action processes, mentoring technicians, and driving measurable reductions in defects or audit findings before you apply for lead-level roles.
Can you get a quality lead job without much experience?
Moving into a quality lead role with limited experience is possible if you've already worked in a quality technician or inspector position and can point to specific improvements you led, even informally. Employers in growing industries like contract manufacturing or medical devices sometimes promote from within, so internal transitions are a common entry point. Earning an ASQ credential while still in a junior role signals readiness and closes part of the experience gap.
What does the quality lead interview process look like?
Most quality lead interviews include an initial screening call focused on your background in specific standards or regulated environments, followed by a technical panel where you walk through real audit findings, corrective actions, or process improvement projects you led. Some employers add a practical scenario or case study asking how you would respond to a production escape or supplier nonconformance. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders from operations or engineering.
Where can I find and apply to quality lead jobs?
You can find and apply to quality lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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