Associate Supplier Quality Manager

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Manager, Supplier Quality, to strengthen supplier performance and lead quality initiatives across the enterprise. You will partner with Supply Chain, Program Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to drive outcomes and reduce risk.

In this leadership role, you will support best practices, manage SQA staff, and help ensure high-quality products meet cost and schedule objectives. Security clearance eligibility and travel up to 30% are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership, analytical, and communication skills required.
• Travel up to 30% may be needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in scheduling and resolving complex issues.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to identify and develop suppliers.
• Communicate product and quality requirements to Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Lead supplier quality initiatives to improve performance and reduce risk.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree with experience or higher

Job 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: Associate Manager, Supplier Quality

Job Code: 43802

Job Location: AMF-North (Toney, AL)

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 Missile Propulsion Systems is seeking an Associate Manager, Supplier Quality, to help strengthen supplier performance across our enterprise. In this leadership role, you will partner closely with Supply Chain, Program Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to drive consistent quality outcomes and improve supplier capabilities. The Associate Manager will support the development and deployment of Supplier Quality best practices while leading initiatives that enhance operational execution and reduce risk. This position plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time and within cost objectives.

Essential Functions

50%

• Support Supplier Quality Engineers in establishing schedules and resolving complex technical or operational issues.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to identify, select, and develop suppliers.
• Communicate product and quality requirements to Supplier Quality Engineers.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve issues, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action closure.
• Ensure risks are documented, managed, and mitigated.

25%

• Manage day-to-day activities for Supplier Quality Assurance personnel, including planning organizational objectives and delegating assignments.
• Align staffing priorities with Program Management and Supply Chain.
• Manage budgets, logistics, and coordinate continuing education and development for SQA personnel.
• Lead salary planning and execution of strategic objectives for salaried staff.

25%

• Support site, program, and proposal activities.
• Partner with Supply Chain to develop and lead initiatives that improve overall supplier performance.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities using standardized business operating system tools.
• Develop supplier improvement methodologies and implementation plans

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of supplier quality experience; OR Graduate Degree and 4 years of supplier quality experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of supplier quality experience.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and coaching individuals.
• Progressively responsible technical experience in Supplier Quality, Quality, or Supply Chain disciplines within aerospace or a related field.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• ASQ CMQ/OE, CQE, CME, or CSSBB certification.
• Experience leading Supplier Quality teams in multi-site manufacturing environments with demonstrated supply chain performance improvements.
• High level of initiative and ability to influence and drive organizational change.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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