Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Defense Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Lead, Supplier Quality Engineering to guide supplier quality programs and ensure product and customer success.

The role reports to the Supply Chain team and focuses on continuous improvement, DFMEA/PFMEA, and readiness across the supplier base. Responsibilities include leading audits, measuring supplier performance, driving cost-effective quality improvements, and mentoring junior engineers while interfacing with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required; 9 years in defense or aerospace quality roles.
• Experience with supply chain management and supplier processes.
• Familiarity with DFMEA/PFMEA and AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supplier quality assurance programs across the supply base.
• Measure, monitor, and improve supplier performance and quality metrics.
• Support audits, failure analysis, and corrective action activities with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor and develop junior Supplier Quality Engineers.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance

Process Engineering

Supply Chain Management

DFMEA PFMEA

Lean Manufacturing

FRACAS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

AS9100

AS9102

Six Sigma

APICS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Lead, Supplier Quality Engineering to guide supplier quality programs and ensure product and customer success.

The role reports to the Supply Chain team and focuses on continuous improvement, DFMEA/PFMEA, and readiness across the supplier base. Responsibilities include leading audits, measuring supplier performance, driving cost-effective quality improvements, and mentoring junior engineers while interfacing with customers and