Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual and the Company’s requirements
• Work closely with assigned suppliers on activities such as Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections, Root Cause / Corrective Action activities, and audits
• Work with assigned Contract Source Inspector to ensure product releases are timely and meet internal customer expectations
• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues, interface with internal and external customers, analyze supplier processes and planning, and approve supplier FAIs IAW AS9102
• Visit suppliers to perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes
• Be an active contributor in Early Supplier Engagements such as Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan activity
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages, investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by quality engineering or Q&MA management
• Create reporting documents to status Supplier's Performance, Non-Conformance History, impact to the Company's CoPQ, and other metrics as assigned
• Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and oversee periodic performance review meetings
• Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers
• Ability to obtain a US LEVEL Secret security clearance

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of machining supplier processes and quality risks associated with machined hardware
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements
• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques
• Ability to review and assess supplier manufacturing plans, inspection plans, and control plans
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and develop action plans
• Experience with nonconformance management, corrective action requests, and supplier performance improvement
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close-knit team environment
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive timely and effective resolution of issues
• Proficiency in preparing reports, metrics, and supplier performance summaries
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple supplier priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant 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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. Employees who drive on company business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the company.
• Ability to travel onsite to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time.

Skills

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard
• Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
• Experience in manufacturing and/or inspection environments
• Strong problem-solving, investigation, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Experience with supplier surveillance, supplier development, and source inspection

Benefits

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $84,000 - $156,000.
• The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Schedule

9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off