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Quality Control Specialist

Northampton, Massachusetts
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Job Code: 34801

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Schedule: 9/80

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in our manufacturing processes, products, and services. This role requires a strong understanding of industry regulations, meticulous attention to detail, and strong teamwork abilities.

Essential Functions:

  • Audit of product/hardware to ensure adherence to specified workmanship standards and drawing requirements.
  • Audit of objective quality evidence and associated documentation to ensure adherence to specified standards and customer requirements.
  • Evaluation and basic disposition (rework, replace, scrap, etc.) of nonconforming material.
  • Training of lower-level associates on Quality policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and procurement teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications:

  • In-depth knowledge of or certification to industry standards and regulations such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, MIL-STD-2000, ISO 9001, etc.
  • Strong ability to interpret and enforce various Quality requirements.  (i.e. Policies and Procedures, Technical Drawings, Product Performance Specifications, Quality Plans, MIL and industry standards, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Proficiency in using quality management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Familiarity with defense industry regulations and standards (e.g., ITAR, DFARS).
  • Secret level security clearance at time of hire preferred.
  • Knowledge of ERP systems. (i.e. SAP, Costpoint, Team Center)
  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000 - $125,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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