Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Composites (Remote)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Lincoln, Denver, Chicago, Dallas (NE, CO, IL, TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and disability insurance

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

EAP

education assistance

parential leave

paid time off

company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer - Composites to lead supplier quality activities within an Integrated Supplier Team for aerospace composites.

The role requires hands-on quality engineering with deep knowledge of supplier quality processes, risk management, and continuous improvement, and the ability to drive corrective actions across complex suppliers. Travel ~75% is expected, including long trips as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Use structured, data-driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during capacity expansion and production ramp-up.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.
• Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.
• Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.
• Develop and execute Return-to-Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance.
• Travel: ~75% with ability to travel >150mi by vehicle one way
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Skills

AS9100/AS9102/AS9145

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Graduate degree preferred

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer - Composites to lead supplier quality activities within an Integrated Supplier Team for aerospace composites.

The role requires hands-on quality engineering with deep knowledge of supplier quality processes, risk management, and continuous improvement, and the ability to drive corrective actions across complex suppliers. Travel ~75% is expected, including long trips as needed.