L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago
Senior Specialist, Quality
L3Harris Technologies is a leading company in the defense industry focused on delivering technology solutions for national security. The Senior Specialist Supplier Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible for performing inspections of complex aerospace hardware, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, and collaborating with Supplier Quality Engineers to drive continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on machined parts, composites, and complex assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements
Perform final data package review per contractual requirements for final electronic acceptance with stamp warranty
Apply advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge to validate product conformity
Utilize a variety of inspection tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gages, visual aids, and other precision measurement instruments)
Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure proper inspection coverage
Collaborate with assigned Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and Quality Managers to resolve nonconformances, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement
Support supplier quality activities, which may include travel across the country for on-site inspections, sometimes with immediate deployment
Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required at minimum
Minimum of 6-10 years of prior relevant quality inspection experience in aerospace or a highly regulated industry
6 years experience and knowledge in GD&T principles and applications
6 years experience and knowledge in complex assemblies, machined parts, and composite structures
6 years experience and knowledge in inspection methods, processes, and documentation practices
Prior experience in inspection tool usage, including hand tools, precision measurement instruments, and visual inspection aids
Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications
Prior experience communicating (verbal and written) to interface with suppliers, engineers, and management
Prior experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
May require ability and willingness to travel on short notice for supplier inspections across the U.S. Approximately 50% travel
Preferred
Experience with composite and assembly inspections
Prior aerospace industry experience supporting supplier quality or source inspection activities
Familiarity with nonconformance documentation, corrective action processes, and supplier quality systems
Experience performing independent product acceptance under stamp warranty
Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems and contractual compliance requirements
AS9102 FAIR Requirements
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector preferred
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
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