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Job Title: Quality Control Inspector

Job Location: Montreal, QC

Job Code: 40599

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $62,000 - $112,000 CDN annually

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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 %

Qualifications:

• 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Bilingual capability (French/English) is an asset, English proficiency is required to meet contractual and documentation obligations.
• Familiarity with FAI (First Article Inspection), PPAP, or similar qualification processes is an asset
• Exposure to electronic or electro-mechanical systems inspection is an asset

Preferred Additional Skills:

• IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620 experience an asset
• ASQ certification an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook);
• Familiarity with FAI (First Article Inspection), PPAP, or similar qualification processes is an asset

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris' sole discretion.

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