Quality Control Inspector

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The Quality Control Inspector focuses on inspecting and verifying the integrity of hardware components and assemblies against strict specifications. They perform detailed visual, dimensional, and functional inspections, ensuring compliance with drawings, tolerances, and material requirements. The role involves documenting nonconformances, initiating corrective actions, and ensuring full traceability of parts and processes. Close coordination with manufacturing, supply chain and engineering teams is essential to maintain high-reliability standards required for mission-critical systems.

• Execute quality control activities in accordance with established corporate procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9001, military specifications);
• Perform incoming inspections of materials, components, and assemblies by verifying compliance against engineering drawings, technical data packages, purchase orders, and contractual documentation;
• Ensure timely, accurate, and traceable completion of inspections, supporting production schedules and program deliverables;
• Identify, document, and control non-conforming material in accordance with quality management system procedures;
• Generate clear, detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate quality records to support audits, traceability, and compliance requirements;
• Respond to customer issues and inquiries with appropriate sense of urgency and business criticality;
• Support and perform hardware configuration management, ensuring product configuration integrity, traceability, and alignment with approved baselines;
• Participate in test, verification, and validation activities, confirming that products meet design intent, technical specifications, and performance requirements;
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Program Management to drive continuous improvement and compliance;
• Support internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification bodies.
• Potential domestic travel: 5 – 10 %

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Post-secondary diploma/Associate degree with 4+ years of related experience in quality control or inspection;
• Demonstrated experience in quality inspection within regulated industries (defense, aerospace, nuclear, or similar) is strongly preferred;
• Exceptional attention to detail is required, with a demonstrated ability to consistently identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and maintain strict compliance in highly regulated environments;
• Experience in electronic or electro-mechanical systems inspection;
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation;
• Solid understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001); familiarity with military or nuclear standards is an asset;
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and traceability requirements;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports;
• Proven ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with…