Specialist, Quality 1

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Quality Specialist, Source Inspection/Analyst to join our Supplier Quality Assurance team. This role is fully field-based and requires frequent travel within the North-East USA, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on machined parts, composite components, and complex aerospace assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Support supplier-assigned SQEs with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Perform Supplier End Item Data Package (EIDP) reviews in accordance with contractual requirements and execute accept/reject decisions for final electronic acceptance under stamp-warranty authority.
• Apply advanced GD&T principles in collaboration with SQEs to validate product conformity and ensure proper inspection coverage.
• Utilize a wide range of precision inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gages, visual aids, and other measurement instruments.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accurate and thorough inspection execution.
• Work collaboratively with SQEs and Quality Managers to resolve nonconformances, drive corrective actions, support continuous improvement, and reduce line rejections and turnbacks.
• Support supplier-quality activities, which may include domestic travel for on-site inspections, sometimes requiring short-notice deployment or training.
• Maintain compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; or graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years of experience applying GD&T principles; working with complex assemblies, machined components, and composite structures; and performing inspection methods, processes, and documentation practices.
• 4+ years of experience using inspection tools, including hand tools, precision measurement instruments, and visual inspection aids.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with suppliers, engineers, and management.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States up to 100%, including occasional short-notice travel to support supplier inspections and related activities.
• Permanent residence within 1-2 hours of Connecticut border.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience reviewing NDT certifications (e.g., FPI, Radiography).
• Prior aerospace industry experience in supplier quality, source inspection, or similar functions.
• Familiarity with nonconformance documentation, corrective-action processes, and supplier-quality systems.
• Experience performing independent product acceptance under stamp-warranty authority.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and AS9120.
• ASQ CQI certification or Six Sigma preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and inspection methodologies.
• Experience with precision inspection tools and techniques.
• Ability to interpret and analyze engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% within the United States.
• Permanent residence within 1-2 hours of Connecticut border.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with NDT certifications (e.g., FPI, Radiography).
• Knowledge of GD&T principles and applications.
• Experience in supplier quality, source inspection, or similar functions.
• Experience with nonconformance documentation, corrective-action processes, and supplier-quality systems.
• Experience performing independent product acceptance under stamp-warranty authority.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and AS9120.
• ASQ CQI certification or Six Sigma preferred.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

The salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000.00 - $135,000.00. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $63,500.00 - $117,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.