Specialist, Quality Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, is seeking a highly motivated Specialist, Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across the lifecycle of aerospace programs.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA management, and collaboration with operations. Candidates should have a strong quality background and be prepared for audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years related experience.
• Experience with RCCA/CAPA and quality improvements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet quality and customer requirements.
• Lead RCCA/CAPA activities and CAPA boards for the CCA factory.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100.
• Collaborate with multiple functions to ensure quality across the lifecycle of programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making in a growing program.

Skills

RCCA/CAPA

8D

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Documentation handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MRB processes

AS9100

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

44489

Job Location

Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule

9/80-REG

Job Description

Space Systems team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of products and processes across the lifecycle of a program – from development through production and delivery. The QE will serve as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs, working directly with the operations team to drive compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide drawing reviews and test procedure reviews to ensure design modifications meet all quality and Customer requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action (RCCA/CAPA) using tools such as 8D, 5-why, Fishbone diagrams, trend analysis, Pareto analysis, and other problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action activities and Corrective Action Board meetings for Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) factory.
• Working knowledge in Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple functions supporting the production of high-complexity products to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, program and customer audits.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.
• Strong experience of data evaluation, trend analysis, and presentation of actionable data to functional leadership
• Drive process and production excellence through a continuous improvement mindset, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and adaptability in a rapidly growing program environment.
• Currently hold / or ability to obtain a US security clearance

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 prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements

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