Inspector C

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Inspector C to lead 1st-shift inspections of aerospace hardware under a 4/10 schedule. You will evaluate assemblies against drawings, GD&T, and AS9100 standards, validate configuration and documentation, and partner with Quality Engineers and Product Line Managers to drive compliant, on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of inspection experience or 2+ years post-secondary plus related experience, and may need to obtain a US government security

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/associates plus 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred: 1-year certificate in a quality-related field.
• Experience interpreting 2-D drawings and GD&T essential.
• Proficiency with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and mechanical hardware to verify acceptance criteria per drawings and procedures.
• Document nonconformances and support complex disposition decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, quality teams, and government representatives to resolve issues and manage workflow.

Skills

GD&T

2-D drawings interpretation

Quality inspection

AS9100 awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Quality-related certificate (1-year)

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Surface plate

Height gauges (electronic)

Pin gauges

Comparator

Job description

Job Title: Inspector C

Job Code: 43089

Job Location: Malabar, FL

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

Job Description

This Inspector 1st-shift position supports a 4/10 schedule and leads initial, in-process, and final inspections of panel, module, and chassis-level assemblies for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs, including TR-3 and F-35 hardware. The role requires advanced expertise in evaluating assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, contractual quality requirements, and AS9100 standards; validating product configuration and documentation accuracy; and making informed acceptance or rejection decisions on hardware. Serving as a key partner to Quality Engineers, Manufacturing, and Product Line Managers, the senior inspector helps resolve complex nonconformances, uphold product integrity, drive compliance, and support the on-time delivery of high-reliability aerospace systems.

Essential Functions

• Inspect electrical and mechanical hardware to verify it meets acceptance criteria using drawings, procedures, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and precision measuring tools.
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspections, including microscope use, measurement collection, and configuration verification.
• Document nonconformances, photograph discrepancies, and independently support complex product disposition decisions.
• Work directly with engineers, product line managers, quality engineers, and customer or government representatives to resolve issues and manage workflow.
• Review and approve inspection procedures, perform surveillance audits, and identify quality trends or lead root cause analysis efforts.
• Mentor and train junior inspectors while supporting document control and compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience interpreting 2-D drawings and knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing
• Experience in mechanical inspections utilizing inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, surface plate, electronic and mechanical height gages, pin gages, comparator)
• One-year certificate in a quality related field from college or technical school desired.
• ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-620 latest revisions and ESD Electrostatic Discharge preferred.

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