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Specialist, Quality Engineer (Weekend 1st Shift) 1

L3HHCM20 Alabama, United States

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Posted Jan 16, 2026

Role & seniority: Specialist, Quality Engineer (mid-level)

Stack/tools: Lean Six Sigma in aerospace manufacturing; AS9102 First Article Inspection; MRB/CAB processes; data analysis and quality metrics; Microsoft 365 apps; interface with IPT and Supplier Quality Engineering

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Apply Lean/Six Sigma to aerospace manufacturing operations; interpret drawings/specifications; ensure contractual requirement flowdown

  • Lead or interface with MRB for nonconforming material disposition; drive timely corrective actions via CAB

  • Develop and maintain QA processes; analyze quality data; lead data-driven continuous improvement; present metrics to customers

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years quality engineering (or equivalent/8+ years without degree); ability to obtain US security clearance

  • Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, CAPA, and FAI assessment per AS9102

  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (IPT, suppliers, customers) and interpret engineering documentation

Nice-to-haves

  • Project management experience; supplier/customer support; regulatory/auditing (AS9100); statistical analysis; risk management

  • Experience in Microsoft 365 environment

  • Location & work type: Huntsville, AL – AMF North; Weekend shift (3/12: 12-hour days, Fri–Sun); up to 10% travel to L3Harris and customer sites

Full Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineer (Weekend Shift)

Job Code: 32490

Job Location: Huntsville, AL - AMF North

Job Schedule: 3/12: Employees work 12 hour days, 3 days a week (Friday-Sunday)

Job Description

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer to work at our existing state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) in Toney, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware.  The Specialist, Quality Engineer works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. Communicates with contacts inside and outside own team to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures Identifies and addresses changes within own job area. Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions

Apply modern quality principles and methods, including Lean and Six Sigma, to aerospace manufacturing operations.

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements to ensure compliance and flow down of applicable requirements.

Lead or interface with the Material Review Board (MRB) for nonconforming material disposition, driving timely completion of actions.

Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes for high product and service standards, regularly assessing the health those functional processes.

Investigate production issues, conduct root cause analysis, take corrective actions, and verify effectiveness through effective application of a Corrective Action Board (CAB) process.

Analyze manufacturing quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Lead data-driven continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing process efficiency.

Interface with Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve supplier-related issues.

Work with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to identify and mitigate program risks through the program’s Risk and Opportunity Management Board process.

Present quality metrics to customers, providing assessment and actions to drive improvement.

Assess the need for First Article Inspections (FAIs) based on trigger events defined in AS9102 and/or contractual flowdown, and facilitate their completion.

Up to 10% business travel to L3harris and customer sites.

Ability to obtain US Security Clearence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior Quality Engineering experience.  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Quality Engineering experience.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Quality Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience collaborating within a Microsoft 365 environment, with proficiency in the included applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Project Management experience.

Supplier/Customer Support expereince.

Regulatory & Auditing (AS9100) in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

Statistical Analysis experience.

Risk Management experience.

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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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