Quality Technician C

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Henrietta, NY

21d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Engineering Technician at L3Harris, the Quality Technician C supports JROC focus factory teams by helping ensure products and processes meet company and customer standards. The role involves conducting inspections, tracking defects through root-cause and corrective action, and assisting in developing and implementing components of quality control systems. The technician collaborates with quality engineers to develop inspection requirements and techniques and implement quality plans. The position also evaluates defect data to identify trends and recommend process improvements, and routinely interfaces with customer representatives, production operators, and factory support personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of prior quality experience, or a 2-year post-secondary/AA degree and 2 years of prior quality experience.

Nice To Haves

Understanding that teamwork is essential to day-to-day success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Ability to train others on quality control processes and procedures.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality management systems.
Knowledge of quality control standards and methodologies, such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
Proficiency with measurement and inspection tools, such as calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators.
Understanding of statistical data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

Support quality initiatives, including yield improvements, quality escape investigations, and root-cause and corrective action determinations.
Support or initiate containment activities for focus factory quality events; help sort and disposition contained material.
Investigate mixed stock or incorrect parts issued from the Stockroom and work with Material Quality as needed.
Verify parts against engineering drawings and specification sheets.
Create inspection plans and notes, and update existing procedures and control plans.
Perform end-of-line inspections as needed, record findings, and report them to Operations and Quality personnel.
Run defect reports and analyze data to identify trends in product failures, suggesting areas for further investigation.
Support teamwork and collaboration within the Quality Team.
Review and report inspection and performance data, recommend solutions, and use knowledge and experience to resolve issues.
Communicate within and outside the department to obtain or provide information, clarify requirements, and reach agreement on quality findings.
Traverse the production floor throughout the shift, for up to 12 hours.