Sr. Specialist, Quality Process Engineer - Precision Measurement
L3Harris · Canoga Park, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $96k–$178k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior quality role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Canoga Park, CA.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, MSA / Gage R&R, GD&T
- Base pay
- $96k–$178k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $100k–$153k. This one lists $96k–$178k.
Median of the low and high ends of 117 live postings that list pay, out of 227 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 226 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 10% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$149k, from 113 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 75%
- FMEA 49%
- Supplier quality 44%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 42%
- AS9100 41%
- ISO 9001 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: L3Harris in Canoga Park
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Programming and Coordination: Develop, test, and implement CMM programs using Zeiss Calypso software to measure complex components and assemblies.
- ◆Project Management: Communicate with cross functional teams to prioritize and manage deadlines for precision measurement related due dates and tasks,
- ◆Process Development: Support the measurement processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in measurements.
- ◆Research and recommend new inspection equipment and techniques,
- ◆Technical Support: Assist inspectors and other individuals at the company with inspection techniques, providing guidance on the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
- ◆Data Analysis: Analyze measurement data and generate detailed reports, highlighting any discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
- ◆Documentation: Maintain accurate records of measurement data and inspection reports.
- ◆Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to address measurement-related issues and improve overall product quality.
- ◆Training and Support: Provide training and technical support to other team members on the use of Zeiss Calypso software and CMM equipment.
- ◆Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in measurement techniques and CMM programming.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior related quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience.
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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: Sr. Specialist, Process Quality Engineer - Precision Measurement
Job Location: Canoga Park, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description
L3Harris is seeking a knowledgeable Quality Process Engineer, specializing in precision measurement to join our Precision Measurement Room (PMR) team at our Canoga Park, CA facility. This role will be responsible for providing technical guidance and developing capable and repeatable measurement systems. The ideal candidate will have an advanced understanding of ASME Y14.5, Zeiss Calypso software or other CMM programming, measurement uncertainty/capability and a background in multiple precision measurement techniques. The candidate will need to utilize strong GD&T skills to understand complex engineering drawings for a low volume and high complexity manufacturing environment. This is a fully onsite position.
Preferred Additional Skills
- +Technical Skills:
- +3+ years hands-on experience using Zeiss Calypso software.
- +3+ years with ASME Y14.5 and interpreting / creating engineering drawings and specifications.
- +Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex measurement data and identify root causes of discrepancies.
- +Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to generate clear and concise reports.
- +Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail and accuracy in measurement and reporting.
- +Self-Starter: Ability to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact with minimal supervision.
- +Certifications:
- +CMM Certification on Zeiss Calypso
- +Other technologies/inspection instrumentation
- +Structured Light Systems: Experience using structured light machines and performing analysis preferably using the Zeiss Inspection Software.
- +Optical Inspection CMM: Experience with a Zeiss O-Inspect (Optical Inspection) CMM.
- +Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices.
- +Gage R&Rs: Has prior experience executing a GR&R.
- +Project Management: Experience in managing measurement projects and coordinating with cross-functional teams.