Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to lead advanced inspection programs and ensure product and process quality.

You will guide inspectors, develop CMM/Tracker programs, and partner with cross-functional teams to cut variation and meet contractual requirements. Ideal candidates bring strong metrology expertise (GD&T), experience with CMM, Laser Tracker, and MetraScan, and a proven track record of quality system optimization in a defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience.
• Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced precision inspection using CMM, Laser Tracker and MetraScan.
• Develop, qualify, and validate CMM and Laser Tracker programs.
• Analyze GD&T to correlate results with calibration systems and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot dimensional results and drive cross-functional problem resolution.
• Provide guidance and training to inspectors and technicians.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce variation and improve quality.
• Document acceptance or nonconformance from inspections.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

GD&T

Mentorship

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

CMM

Laser Tracker

Romer Arm

MetraScan

Zeiss Calypso

Spatial Analyzer

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: Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer
Job Code: 45588
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10‑hour days, 4 days a week.

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to perform advanced precision inspection and quality engineering activities that ensure products, tooling, processes, and procured items meet engineering, customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements. This role supports manufacturing and inspection operations by developing and qualifying inspection programs, analyzing dimensional results, and resolving complex measurement discrepancies. The position collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to improve inspection throughput, reduce variation, and enhance product quality. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in advanced metrology methods, GD&T, and quality systems, along with demonstrated ability to guide inspectors and technicians.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced precision inspection activities using technologies such as CMM, Laser Tracker, Romer Arm, and MetraScan to verify compliance to engineering and quality requirements.
• Develop, qualify, and validate CMM and Laser Tracker programs in coordination with Quality Engineering.
• Analyze engineering requirements using GD&T and correlate results to inspection outputs to support calibration systems and manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot inconsistent dimensional inspection results and support cross‑functional problem resolution in partnership with Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to inspectors, technicians, and cross‑functional personnel on precision inspection methods and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce variation, improve inspection throughput, and strengthen product quality.
• Evaluate units or systems and document acceptance or nonconformance based on inspection outcomes.
• Participate in nonconformance investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support precision inspection requirements for composite case manufacturing and other product lines in accordance with engineering, customer, contractual, and regulatory expectations.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience operating precision inspection equipment such as CMM, Laser Tracker, Romer Arm, and MetraScan.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and quality management system practices.
• Experience with quality systems, inspection methods, and process control techniques.
• Experience with Zeiss Calypso programming.
• Experience with Spatial Analyzer software.
• Experience supporting or guiding teams in technical settings.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies.

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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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