Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering in Alpharetta, GA. You will ensure the delivery of quality parts from the supply base and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities include containment, root-cause analysis, supplier audits, and KPI reporting. Onsite work with occasional travel, and potential DoD clearance eligibility. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track containment, root cause, and corrective actions on non-conformances and returns.
• Interface with customers and program personnel.
• Communicate quality flow-down requirements to the supply base.
• Ensure First Article Inspections meet AS9102 prior to approval.
• Perform supplier audits for onboarding or surveillance of critical suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and drive corrective actions to reduce COPQ.
• Manage KPI data and report monthly to leadership.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality

AS9102 awareness

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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: Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering

Job Code: 41915

Job Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Ensure delivery of quality parts from supply base. Monitors/maintains necessary metrics, procedures, controls to assure compliance/conformance to regulatory, customer, and company requirements. Will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to analyze and resolve part issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and track with supply base for containment, root cause, and proper corrective and preventive actions on non-conformances and customer returns.
• Interfacing with customers and program personnel.
• Review, understand, ensure communication of quality flow down requirements to the supply base.
• Ensure Supplier First Article Inspections are accurate and per AS9102 standards prior to approval.
• Perform audits in support of onboarding new suppliers or proactive surveillance audits for critical suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down supplier COPQ and nonconformance rates.
• Manage KPI data and metrics using existing tools – report functional performance to leadership on monthly basis.
• Material Review Board/Engineering Change Notice review representation.
• Responsible for participating in continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system.
• Employ mistake-proofing techniques with supply base.
• Implement thorough RFQ and PO reviews with supply chain, quality, and engineering prior to awarding supplier POs.
• Responsible for performing job duties in a manner consistent with established L3Harris Ethics Standards. Responsible for working in a manner consistent with established safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to travel (typically around 25%), Onsite support in Alpharetta facility when not travelling.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• ASQ certification (CQE, CQA).
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• 2+ years of experience in Aerospace/Defense parts manufacturing or Automotive parts manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable of concepts, practices, policies/procedures in engineering.
• Working knowledge of basic quality concepts and tools (i.e., 8D, 5 Why, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills. Excellent team player with ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Interact effectively with management, peers, and other employees relative to quality and technical issues.
• Experience in Aerospace/Defense parts manufacturing or Automotive parts manufacturing.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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