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Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris · Bristol, PA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Bristol, PA. 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.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Six Sigma, AS9100, Painting / coating

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $83k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 46 quality engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 45 other live quality postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $83k–$123k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 50%
  • Supplier quality 37%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 33%
  • Team leadership 30%
  • Lean 30%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at L3Harris

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
    • How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: L3Harris in Bristol

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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Establishes robust quality evaluation and control systems for assembly, integration and test of complex electronic & mechanical assemblies
  • ◆Leads support activities across programs ranging from hardware inspections, evaluation of incoming material, electrical test and inspection of build of assemblies
  • ◆Expert with FRB/MRB activities, overseeing issue closure and strategic cross-company implementation of systemic preventive corrective actions
  • ◆Expert RCCA practitioner of problem-solving methodologies
  • ◆Strong performance history with generating professional presentations, technical reports and in-depth case studies
  • ◆Uses metrics to identify signals and initiate tactical course corrections and manages key performance areas (KPIs) to meet established goals
  • ◆Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees related to all quality processes
  • ◆Initiates complex projects and leads continuous improvement activities including driving ZDP execution in accordance with business strategy
  • ◆Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., DCMA, prime customers, key vendors, etc.) when necessary
  • ◆Supports team efforts to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromise to quality.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • ✓Security Clearance required upon hire: Ability to Obtain

requirements

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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.

Show full description ↓

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris 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.

Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering

J ob Code: 45422

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Quality Assurance Engineer/Subject Matter Expert with comprehensive knowledge of aerospace and DoD business area and in-depth knowledge of project management. Manages large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Provides, develops, and implements quality protocols and is accountable for compliance with all government, customer, regulatory and company requirements. Work is guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction. Delivers mission success and excellence throughout the integrated product lifecycle resulting in defect-free work products and satisfied customers.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • +Six sigma blackbelt certified
  • +Expertise with IPC standards for hi-performance soldering, coating, connector assembly
  • +Expert understanding of AS9100
  • +Microsoft Office proficiency

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