Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering in Malabar, FL. The role focuses on improving supplier quality and delivery performance, driving root cause and corrective actions, and supporting MRB decisions for non-conforming hardware.

The position requires reviewing QC data, coordinating with suppliers, and applying Six Sigma/Lean methods to enhance product quality. Travel up to 25% and ability to obtain Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; minimum 4 years related experience, or Graduate Degree with 2 years.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience accepted.
• Preferred: AS9102 FAI, ISO9001/AS9100 and process audits.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to improve quality and delivery performance.
• Review and analyze quality discrepancies across mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Participate in MRB decisions and document dispositions for review.
• Lead RCCA activities to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Review FAI conformity to engineering and contractual requirements and coordinate corrections.
• Apply Six Sigma/Lean concepts to improve supplier quality metrics.
• Communicate processes and requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Travel up to 25% and obtain security clearance.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

RCCA

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

AS9102 FAI

ISO9001/AS9100

SPC/APQP

GD&T

PCB/PWBs fabrication

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: Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering
Job Code: 46962
Job Location: Malabar, FL
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering role is an intermediate level position with practical knowledge of supplier quality engineering. This role sets objective, leads moderately complex supplier quality tasks, and directly interfaces with suppliers to improve quality and delivery performance. The position drives root cause and corrective action activities to reduce supplier defects and non-conformance rates.

Essential Functions:

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to improve quality of materials, products, and services used in development and manufacturing, focusing on achieving operational targets.
• Review, analyze, and report on quality discrepancies related to mechanical, electrical, and electro mechanical systems for supplied products. Identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Actively participate in Material Review Board (MRB) decisions for supplier non conforming hardware by providing technical input, coordinating with suppliers to obtain additional information, and documenting dispositions for review and approval.
• Perform supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities on moderately complex issues, including clearly defining the problem, analyzing data using standard tools, proposing corrective actions, and tracking implementation.
• Perform detailed reviews of supplier First Article Inspections (FAIs), verify conformance to engineering and contractual requirements, approve or communicate required corrections, escalating complex issues to higher level engineers.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics and adjust systems and processes to solve problems.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures related to supplier quality requirements, including participation in supplier assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and support staff in supplier quality tasks and documentation.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• AS9102 FAI experience
• ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience
• Working Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Experience in mechanical or electronic assembly, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), fabrication of machined parts, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and/or fabrication of Printed Wire Boards (PWBs)/Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
• Practical knowledge of supplier quality engineering and quality assurance methods, including basic project or task management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using standard RCCA tools.
• Ability to work directly with suppliers on technical and quality issues and interpreting operational processes, practices, and procedures.

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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.

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