Associate Manager, Quality Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking an Assoc Mgr, Quality Inspection Mgmt to lead the Quality Control inspection team and oversee daily inspection operations. The role ensures adherence to quality requirements across the product lifecycle and emphasizes coaching, prioritization, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal standards.

You will collaborate with production and engineering functions, drive continuous improvement, and support readiness for high-complexity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 4+ years in quality control/inspection or manufacturing quality.
• Graduate degree with 2+ years related experience; or 8+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, team lead, or coordinating experience in manufacturing/production.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Quality Control Inspectors in daily inspection activities.
• Collaborate with multiple functions supporting production of high-complexity products to ensure quality requirements.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and handling documentation.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.
• Drive process and production excellence through continuous improvement in a fast-growing program.
• Manage competing priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Current or ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Skills

Quality Control

Inspection Leadership

Documentation

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

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 Title: Assoc Mgr, Quality Inspection Mgmt

Job Code: 44522

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80-REG

Job Description:

Space Systems team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector Supervisor. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing Quality Control inspection personnel and daily inspection operations to ensure consistent execution of quality requirements across the organization. The Supervisor will provide direction, coaching, and prioritization for the inspection team, while driving compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This position focuses on people leadership, process oversight, and continuous improvement to support operational excellence, inspection readiness, and overall product quality.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and lead Quality Control Inspectors in the execution of daily inspection activities.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions supporting the production of high-complexity products to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.
• Drive process and production excellence through a continuous improvement mindset, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and adaptability in a rapidly growing program environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently hold / or ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years prior related experience.
• Prior experience in Quality Control, Inspection, Manufacturing Quality, or a related discipline.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, team lead, or coordinating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements

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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.

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