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Specialist, Quality Engineering

Waco, Texas

Job ID 32170
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Engineering

Job ID: 32170

Job Location: Waco, TX; On-site

Job Schedule:  9/80 off every other Friday, 1st shift

Job Description:

  • The Quality Specialist is responsible for the identification and documentation of quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems. Facilitates the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products. Leads the preparation and execution of internal audits within established manufacturing and production controls to ensure compliance with internal and external specifications and standards. Liaises with auditing groups and inspectors to develop formal written reports, and recommend corrective actions. Identifies trends in discrepancies and collaborates with process owners on the refinement and optimization of business processes. Oversees testing department activities and work of inspectors. Reviews, approves, and controls work order flow tags. Develops inspection techniques, tools, and supplemental inspection instructions in support of standards, methods and procedures. Participates in supplier corrective and preventative actions, including: customer escapes, process nonconformities, supplier corrective actions, customer and change control, and material review board meetings.

Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
  • Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to specified quality standards and procedures.
  • Perform real-time and scheduled and unscheduledd maintenance inspections.
  • Utilize precision measurement tools and equipment to verify compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation of all inspections, findings, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper documentation of quality procedures and inspection results in compliance with industry regulations and company protocols.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of quality assurance reports, manuals, and checklists.
  • Monitor compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and other relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection processes and quality control measures.
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues and promote best practices.
  • Intermediate level of professionalism with practical knowledge of inspection protocols, practices.
  • Self starter, works well with minimal oversight to set objectives for his or her own job area.
  • Communicates well with fellow employees and management as well as outside customer representatives to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Identifies and addresses changes and improvements within their own job area.
  • Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.
  • Must be able to travel within and outside of the United States, Work all shifts including weekends and overtime as required.
  • Conducts maintenance inspections to ensure they conform to the highest quality standards.

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. 
  • Experience Audits and inspections within the aerospace industry. 
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Requires practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • FAA Airframe and/or PowerPlant (A&P) license
  • Aircraft inspection experience
  • Flightline Gulfstream G550 Experience
  • C-130, P-8, AT-802, aircraft experience a plus

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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