Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, a leader in defense tech, seeks a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer for its Sensors Division in Mason, OH. The role reports to the Supplier Quality Manager and provides SQE support for multiple projects, ensuring suppliers meet all requirements.

The position emphasizes auditing supplier quality systems, PPAP/APQP, and continuous improvement; travel up to 40% is required, with emphasis on high standards for quality and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience substituted by education.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex designs/blueprints and applying AS9100/ISO9001/NADCAP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement quality requirements across supplier network.
• Audit Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
• Travel up to 40% domestically.
• Support Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving.
• Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and related quality packages.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance KPIs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier management

Problem-solving

Auditing

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

NADCAP

J-STD

IPC standards

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

Teamcenter

TipQA

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 Specialist Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 45754

Job Location: Mason, OH

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 Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Sensors Division in Mason, OH. This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Sensor business.

Acting as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.
• Experienced in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
• Travel of up to 40% domestically
• Key Initiative Support Manufacturing assessments of new and/or critical products. Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
• Supplier Manufacturing Support

Leverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers are capable of meeting contract requirements. Support the new supplier selection process, providing technical input and expertise.

• Supplier Management Support

Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery, while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality. Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and FAIR packages from suppliers.

Early detection and resolution of nonconformances.

Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards, such as AS9100, ISO-9001, NADCAP, J-STD, IPC standards, etc.

• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in reading and interpreting designs/blueprints of complex nature. Understanding applicable quality standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP
• 5+ years’ experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Value Stream Mapping, CAPA) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Engineering Degree
• Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification
• ASQ Certifications
• Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with J-STD Workmanship, ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3), Teamcenter and TipQA
• Highly motivated and ability to work independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

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