Inspector C

L3Harris Technologies•Union Township, OH

13d

About The Position

The Inspection C (Quality) position performs inspections, tests, analyses, and audits of highly complex products using various coordinate measuring machine (CMM) equipment. Products may include microelectronics, precision mechanical parts and assemblies, PWB components and assemblies, and energetic components and assemblies. The role ensures products meet quality standards and customer and regulatory requirements, and supports safety, reliability, and hardware traceability for end-item systems and mission solutions. The inspector approves conformance to inspection procedures and collaborates with quality engineers to develop inspection requirements and techniques and implement quality plans. The role also helps evaluate defect data, identify trends, recommend process improvements, and routinely interfaces with Supplier Quality and Program Quality teams. The position uses and programs Zeiss, OGP, and Keyence CMM equipment, conducts first article, engineering-support, and production-support inspections, reviews technical drawings and inspection documentation, and operates optical inspection equipment and hand tools. The schedule is four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of relevant prior experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of related prior experience.
At least 4 years of experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Proficient operation and programming of Zeiss, OGP, and Keyence CMM equipment.
Experience performing detailed inspections and determining conformance to specifications, tolerances, and workmanship standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with J-STD and PWB inspection.
Experience working with MIL-STD drawings and requirements.
Experience with AS9100 requirements.
Solid Microsoft Excel skills.
At least 2 years of experience programming and setting up CMM equipment using Calypso, Zone 3, or similar software.
At least 4 years of experience with engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies, and inspection.
At least 4 years of inspection experience and 6 years of experience in a technical environment related to the required skill sets, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Operate and program Zeiss, OGP, and Keyence CMM equipment to perform detailed inspections, including first article, engineering-support, and production-support inspections.
Set up and inspect components and assemblies to determine conformance to specifications, tolerances, and workmanship standards.
Perform first article inspections and complete first article inspection documentation as needed.
Review technical drawings, key product/process characteristics, sampling plans, inspection plans, and bills of material, and perform inspections as required.
Apply established inspection techniques to identify potential product quality concerns and opportunities for improvement, and communicate concerns to the appropriate QE or SQE team.
Operate optical inspection equipment, including 14-inch, 16-inch, and 30-inch optical comparators.
Use inspection tools including indicator test stands, micrometers, calipers, scales, thread gauges, and plug gauges; assess surface finish and workmanship against required standards.
Approve conformance to inspection procedures and support safety, reliability, and hardware traceability through quality inspection oversight.
Collaborate with quality engineers to develop inspection requirements and techniques and implement quality plans.
Assist in evaluating defect data, identifying trends, and recommending process improvements with quality engineers.
Support and interface with Supplier Quality and Program Quality teams.