Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Quality Engineer

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related quality or engineering experience; OR Graduate Degree with 0-2 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 6 years of quality or manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 quality management and auditing practices.
  • Experience with statistical analysis and risk-based quality tools.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate quality initiatives and develop key metrics, dashboards, and reports.
  • Manage deviations and nonconformances; communicate effectively across the organization.
  • Apply quality principles and tools such as Lean and Six Sigma to improve operations.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Prepare analyses, procedures, and reports for technical review by internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide technical input for nonconformance dispositions to the Material Review Board.
  • Assist in any additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Work schedule of four 10-hour days per week for a better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaborative environment with multiple Centers of Excellence.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 44683

Job Location: Huntsville, AL - AMF North

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineer to support the Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF-North) in Toney, Alabama, an inert manufacturing site for composite rocket motor hardware. The Specialist supports quality initiatives by coordinating quality-related activities, developing key metrics, dashboards, and reports, and collaborating across multiple Centers of Excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement. This role works cross-functionally to ensure product compliance and drive improvements in manufacturing and quality processes.

Essential Functions
• Use engineering knowledge to communicate with internal teams and customer counterparts to ensure hardware meets specifications.
• Manage and communicate deviations and nonconformances across the organization; understand and explain typical aerospace processes such as machining, welding, and nondestructive testing.
• Apply quality principles, concepts, and methods-including Lean and basic Six Sigma tools-to support manufacturing operations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and company quality standards to ensure compliance.
• Prepare analyses, procedures, reports, and presentations for internal and customer review; verify supplier-submitted data for completeness and accuracy.
• Interface with the Material Review Board (MRB) to provide technical input for nonconformance dispositions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of related quality or engineering experience; OR Graduate Degree with 0-2 years of related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 6 years of quality or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and strong communication abilities.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management and auditing practices.
• Experience with statistical analysis and risk-based quality tools.
• Project management and customer-focused collaboration experience.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and ethical decision-making.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.

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