Inspector C - 3rd Shift

L3Harris Technologies•Huntsville, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Process Inspector Level C to work at its Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, Alabama, an inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. The position works a 4/10 schedule on third shift (nights), with the schedule driven by unit operation requirements. The inspector uses measuring equipment and inspection techniques to verify that products, processes, and procured items meet quality and safety requirements. The role also audits processes, equipment maintenance and calibration, and material requirements; partners with operations to meet product specifications and schedules; and collaborates with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues. The inspector helps standardize inspection methods, support manufacturing-process controls and improvements, detect and address process issues and production escapes, coordinate equipment and tooling setup and calibration, and participate in preventive maintenance activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior relevant inspection experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior related inspection experience.
Ability to use standard measuring equipment and inspection techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Fluent use of standard measuring tools, precision tools, and devices.
Experience handling and processing valuable hardware and components.
Experience navigating computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate horizontally and vertically.
Experience and understanding of AS9100 and related quality management standards.
Experience and understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing systems (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Use standard measuring equipment and techniques to inspect products, processes, and procured items for compliance with quality and safety standards.
Develop and execute audit plans to verify that processes are followed, equipment is maintained and calibrated, and materials meet requirements, including shelf-life requirements.
Work with the operations team to ensure products meet specification and schedule requirements.
Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers in operations to troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions.
Evaluate similar shop processes and create standardized inspection methods and criteria to minimize errors, mistake-proof processes, and define standard work.
Assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes; collect data and assist with research; use judgment to identify and recommend solutions to difficult-to-detect errors that may require significant expenditures to resolve.
Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify, or escalate out-of-control processes and production escapes.
Coordinate equipment and tooling setup and calibration with maintenance, supervision, and/or operations; ensure the calibrated-items process is followed and conduct periodic facility-area audits.
Participate in preventive maintenance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.