Senior Supplier Quality Engineer — Aerospace/Defense

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 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.