Program Quality Technician C

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Program Quality Technician C to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. This role works 10-hour days, 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products and hardware meet established quality standards including reliability, usability, and performance.
• Inspect components and assemblies to verify conformance to specifications, tolerances, and workmanship standards.
• Perform first article inspections and document results.
• Witness and participate in product testing and failure analyses.
• Review technical drawings, requirements, and documentation to develop inspection plans.
• Use quality analysis techniques to monitor suppliers and production processes.
• Identify and address potential quality concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and submit contract line items, reports, and certifications to government and customers.
• Review shipping documentation and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Support and participate in Material Review Boards (MRBs).
• Document and analyze nonconformities to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives within the department and programs.
• Actively foster a positive work environment through cooperative and supportive communication.

Body of Knowledge

• Proficiency in AS9100, ISO9001, or other Quality/Business Management Systems (QMS/BMS).
• Auditing of Quality/Business Management Systems and manufacturing/inspection/test processes.
• PPAP/APQP/MRL, process flow diagrams, design/process FMEA, control plans, measurement system analysis (MSA).
• Data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Probability & statistics for evaluation and conclusion formation.
• Process/Performance capability and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Acceptance Sampling (sampling concepts, standards, and plans).
• GD&T and mechanical design principles.
• Lean Tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Visual Control, Waste, Standardized Work, Takt Time, Single Minute Exchange of Die).
• Quality Control Tools (flow charts, pareto charts, cause & effect diagrams, control charts, check sheets, scatter diagrams, histograms).
• Metrology/Testing (Measurement System Analysis (MSA), dimensional inspection, electronic inspection, destructive & non-destructive testing).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with a 2-year post-secondary degree.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies and gaging.
• Experience in automated electronic assembly and manufacturing methods (stamping, casting, assembly, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge in industry standards (ISO 9000, ANSI J-STD-001, etc.) preferred.