Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer to lead calibration and metrology operations at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility. You will serve as the technical bridge between manufacturing teams, engineering, and third‑party labs to ensure measurement systems meet regulatory standards and support mission‑critical production.

The role focuses on coordinating calibration workflows, audits, metadata traceability per AS9100 and ISO 17025, and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or higher requirement with years of related experience as specified in the posting.
• Experience in calibration, metrology, or measurement systems within manufacturing.
• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality systems.
• Understanding of calibration traceability, measurement uncertainty, and reliability.
• Willingness to travel <10% and obtain security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate external calibration services and ensure traceability and documentation per AS9100/ISO 17025.
• Lead investigations of out-of-tolerance conditions and support impact assessments.
• Lead internal and external audits related to calibration and quality systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA to resolve calibration issues.
• Serve as SME for metrology and calibration operations; develop procedures and mentor staff.
• Implement quality controls to ensure instrument accuracy and reliability in production.
• Lead metrology development projects for new instrumentation and methods.
• Support MSA studies for problem-solving and new product qualifications.

Conhecimentos

Calibration expertise

Metrology

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & traceability

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Ferramentas

Power BI

Power Automate

SharePoint

GageTrack or calibration software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title

Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer

Job Code

45675

Job Location

Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule

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

Job Description

We are seeking a Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer to join our growing team at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL. In this pivotal role, you will lead calibration and metrology operations, serving as a technical bridge between manufacturing teams, engineering, and our third‑party laboratory to ensure all measurement systems meet regulatory standards. You will oversee calibration workflows, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and drive quality assurance initiatives that directly support mission‑critical production. If you are passionate about precision measurement, quality excellence, and innovation, we encourage you to apply and become an essential part of our team.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate external calibration service providers and ensure vendor calibrations meet traceability and documentation requirements per AS9100 and ISO 17025.


• Evaluate and lead out‑of‑tolerance condition investigations and support impact assessments when measurement instruments are identified as out of calibration.


• Lead internal and external audits related to calibration and quality systems.


• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams to resolve calibration‑related issues.


• Serve as the subject matter expert for metrology and calibration operations, providing technical leadership, developing procedures, and mentoring team members on measurement best practices.


• Work cross‑functionally to implement quality control measures that ensure the accuracy and reliability of tools critical to production processes.


• Lead metrology development projects, including the design, implementation, and validation of new instrumentation and measurement methods.


• Support Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies for problem‑solving initiatives and new product launch qualifications as they relate to calibration and metrology.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.


• Extensive experience in calibration, metrology, or measurement systems within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience working within quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.


• Strong understanding of calibration traceability, measurement uncertainty, and measurement system reliability.


• Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.


• Valid driver’s license required.


• Travel less than 10%.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint) to develop quality metric dashboards and automate calibration workflows.


• Hands‑on experience with dimensional measurement equipment and calibration procedures.


• Project management experience, with formal training or certification (PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or Lean certification) applied to quality systems, calibration programs, or process improvement initiatives.


• Experience maintaining a calibrated asset inventory using calibration management software (such as GageTrack or similar), ensuring all equipment is tracked, scheduled, and documented according to defined calibration requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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