Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerospace Composites (Remote)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality at critical, high‑risk suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands‑on quality engineering for aerospace composites, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across supplier programs. You will drive quality planning, process controls, and supplier engagement, with substantial travel and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or related field with 6+ years of experience; or Master’s with 4+ years; or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145.
• Experience managing quality performance for high‑risk or highly technical suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team.
• Provide leadership for supplier quality performance, including planning and risk management.
• Use data‑driven methods to strengthen supplier capability and reduce variation.
• Develop supplier engagement strategies to embed quality during ramp‑ups.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles across the supplier lifecycle.
• Assess supplier processes, quality systems, and capability to meet missile production needs.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop supplier quality plans, controls, and inspection strategies.
• Lead MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead supplier investigations and SCAR closures; drive Return‑to‑Green improvements.

Skills

Aerospace quality standards

Technical writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Quality

Graduate Degree in Engineering/Quality

10+ years of related quality experience (no degree)

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to lead quality at critical, high‑risk suppliers.

The role emphasizes hands‑on quality engineering for aerospace composites, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across supplier programs. You will drive quality planning, process controls, and supplier engagement, with substantial travel and the ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.