Specialist, Quality Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL seeks a Specialist, Quality Engineer to support multiple programs in a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on establishing quality plans, applying statistical controls, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with management, program offices, and engineering teams, lead corrective actions, review specifications, and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis and Lean/Six Sigma practices.

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.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple programs and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering and Test functions.
• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses.
• Review specifications, drawings, ATPs, and WOFTs for adequacy and compliance to requirements.
• Lead corrective/preventive actions (RCCA, 8D) and participate in FRB/FAI activities.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to aerospace manufacturing operations.
• Interpret GD&T fundamentals and assess First Article Inspections as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

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: Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 43879

Job Location: Melbourne, Fl

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

• Support multiple programs
• Interface and collaborate with Management, Program Office, Engineering, Test functions with respect to technical requirements.
• Knowledge in ISO/AS9100 specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to both internal and external customers, often through presentations format
• Work on Continuous Improvement Projects, lead Corrective / Preventive Action investigations (RCCA’s, 8D)
• Develop and implement program quality plans and procedures using statistical quality controls and analyses.
• Review and approve engineering specification such as Work Authorization Flow Tags (WOFTs), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), drawings, models, manufacturing work instruction for adequacy, quality, and compliance to specification and contractual requirements.
• Material Review Board collaboration
• FRACAS and Failure Analysis (support role in Test Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings)
• Creation of Quality Plans and SDRL / CDRL requirements
• Ability to work and ensure success in role with minimal direct supervision
• Perform/conduct updates to APQP deliverables, FAI reports, internal audits, etc.
• Potential travel in support of Customer needs.
• Review/assign/update appropriate Quality Clauses to purchased products.

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.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Advanced GD&T knowledge, including datums, MMC, circularity, cylindricity, runout, feature control frames, feature of size, etc.
• 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.

• Security Clearance

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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