Specialist, Quality Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Specialist, Quality Engineer to support the AMF-S facility, enhancing manufacturing processes with Lean/Six Sigma tools and rigorous quality controls. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and cross‑functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality engineering, GD&T, and experience with AS9100/AS9102, and will manage projects with moderate impact on program results. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with minimum 2 years.
• Experience applying quality tools in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and customer quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for developing/transferring manufacturing operations between facilities.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to routine aerospace operations.
• Analyze defect data and drive data‑driven corrective actions.
• Perform root cause analyses for non-conformances and gaps.
• Provide GD&T guidance and ensure drawing compliance.
• Assess First Article Inspection needs per AS9102 and contracts.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

GD&T fundamentals

SPC Cp/Cpk

Lean/Six Sigma

Microsoft 365 apps

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

AS9102 knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Code: 42643

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer to support our state‑of‑the‑art Advanced Manufacturing Facility – South (AMF‑S) near the Huntsville airport. AMF‑S is our inert manufacturing facility for the fabrication and assembly of rocket motor hardware, encompassing approximately 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space. We are answering the call from the Department of War and are looking for a motivated professional to help achieve that mission.

The Specialist, Quality Engineer is an experienced professional with strong knowledge of the quality engineering discipline and practical understanding of project management. This role may manage projects or processes with general supervision. The position requires effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. The Specialist will recommend process and system enhancements and work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions:

• Create plans for developing and/or transferring manufacturing operations from one facility to another.
• Apply modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to routine aerospace and manufacturing operations, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Analyze defect data and implement data‑driven corrective actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address product and process non‑conformances and compliance gaps.
• Demonstrate GD&T fundamentals and understanding of drawing requirements for manufacturing.
• Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flow‑down, and facilitate their completion.
• Implement AS9100 requirements into standard work.

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 of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Advanced GD&T knowledge, including datums, MMC, circularity, cylindricity, runout, feature control frames, feature of size, etc.
• Experience with SPC (Statistical Process Control), including use of Cp and Cpk methodology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (preference for Green or Black Belt).
• Experience collaborating in a Microsoft 365 environment with proficiency in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

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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