Job ID:  26995

Title:  Quality Specialist, Calibration

Location: 

Northampton, MA, US, 01060

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.


Nearest Major Market: Springfield MA