Quality Technician D

L3Harris Technologies - Stennis Space Center, MS

Full-time

Stennis Space Center, MS

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Quality Technician D position at L3Harris involves ensuring the precision and safety of liquid rocket engine assembly and testing, primarily supporting NASA's Artemis program. This role is critical in maintaining high-quality standards and compliance with engineering specifications, contributing to the future of space exploration.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to understand product requirements.
• Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, or other product definitions.
• Perform work to production planning (work instructions) and document all quality inspection results required by production planning.
• Conduct in-process inspections during assembly, pre-test, and post-test processes to identify defects or deviations.
• Monitor, inspect, and approve reworked products to ensure they meet original requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections on incoming and finished hardware to ensure the product meets required specifications and quality standards.
• Perform inspections utilizing precision measurement tools and equipment (such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges) to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Detect and document non-conforming conditions for any departure from the requirements of the contract, engineering drawing, specification, or other product definitions via the MES.
• Collaborate closely with a team of engineers and technicians to resolve issues and support continuous improvement activities.
• Travel to Kennedy Space Center to support RS-25 engine integration activities (1-3 weeks per trip, up to 2-3 times per year).
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S+1.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• US Citizenship required.

Nice-to-haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• NDT Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Level II Certification
• Experience in aerospace or aviation manufacturing/maintenance or similar industry
• Familiarity with production requirements of human-rated products (NASA Technical Requirements for Human-Rating or Airworthiness)
• Familiarity with QMS requirements of AS9100 Aerospace Standard
• Experience with RCCA problem-solving tools such as 5-Whys & Fishbone Diagrams.