Specialist, Quality (Calibration Technician)

Job Title: Quality Control Specialist

Job Code: 39742

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Calibration Quality Specialist is responsible for the management of the total lifecycle of a broad variety of tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing, inspection, and test of highly complex electro-optical system.  This position is a core component in ensuring that L3Harris delivers quality product to our customers, as well as ensuring compliance to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard.

Essential Functions:

• Calibration of equipment in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025, and ANSI Z540.3 standards.


• Maintain records of instrument and equipment calibration, procedures for calibration and other pertinent data in accordance with company, ISO, and industry standard requirements.


• General oversight of ESD practices and mitigation methods.


• Track and manage department performance metrics. 


• Manage department variable costs.


• Prepare procedures for the calibration and/or test of equipment, and establish re-certification cycles. 

• Participate in and support manufacturing (Gemba) and program status and scrum meetings.

Qualifications:

• 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 may be considered.


• Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance.

• Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.


• Self-starter, able to drive standard work.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong proficiency in MS Office suite.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in AS9100 environment


• Regulated industry experience (Defense, Aerospace, Medical, etc.)


• ASQ CCT and/or CQT Certification(s).


• Secret level security clearance at time of hire preferred.


• Electrical, electro-optical, and mechanical assembly background.

• Knowledge of ERP and PLM systems. (i.e. SAP, Teamcenter, etc.)

• Experience working in a union environment.


• Experience with GAGEtrak software.

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.