Sr. Specialist, Quality Engineering (Supplier Development Engineering)

L3Harris; United States; À distance; USD 84 000 - 178 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Résumé du poste

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Quality Engineering (Supplier Development) for remote work across the continental US. You will lead supplier development, assess capabilities, and drive improvements aligned with Nadcap and AS9100 requirements.

Travel up to 80% to supplier sites and cross-functional teams, with collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Procurement to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace supplier development or supplier quality engineering.
• Knowledge of Nadcap accreditation and special processes.
• Ability to translate requirements into surveys and action plans.
• Experience with supplier process assessments and audit support.
• Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA.
• ASQ CQE/CQA certification is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assess supplier capabilities and process controls to improve quality.
• Develop and apply special process surveys and checklists.
• Identify gaps and coordinate improvement plans with owners.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to align supplier development with programs.
• Support supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and Rtg initiatives.

Connaissances

Aerospace supplier development

Nadcap knowledge

Root cause analysis

Data-driven action plans

AS9100 knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Formation

Bachelor's in Engineering/Materials Science or related

Graduate degree (optional) with relevant experience

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Quality Engineering (Supplier Development Engineering)

Job Code: 47249

Job Location: Remote

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for assessing and improving supplier capabilities, process controls, and performance to meet contractual, customer, and internal requirements. This role works closely with assigned suppliers to evaluate compliance with applicable Nadcap and special process requirements, develop special process surveys, and identify and address gaps in supplier processes. The Supplier Development Engineer collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and program teams to implement sustainable improvements that support program and business goals. The position requires frequent supplier engagement and travel to support supplier assessments and development activities.

This position is fully remote, from any location in the continental US. There is an up to 80% travel requirement for this role.

Essential Functions:

• Work onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel and cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, evaluate process controls, and identify opportunities to improve quality, delivery, and operational performance.
• Understand and apply applicable Nadcap accreditation criteria and supplier special process requirements, including contractual requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Create and maintain special process surveys and assessment checklists based on applicable requirements. Use these tools to evaluate supplier compliance, process capability, and readiness to support program needs.
• Identify gaps in supplier processes, documentation, equipment controls, and personnel qualifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement improvement plans with defined actions, owners, milestones, and performance measures.
• Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and supplier teams to ensure requirements are understood and supplier development priorities align with program and business goals.
• Participate in Early Supplier Engagement activities, including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development, to identify and mitigate supplier risks.
• Perform supplier investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Support supplier scorecard and rating processes, participate in periodic performance reviews, and lead Return-to-Green initiatives for underperforming suppliers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field with 6 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of prior related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally, including vehicle travel over 150 miles and air travel, up to 80% of the time.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, supplier development, or supplier quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of Nadcap accreditation requirements and special processes such as heat treating, chemical processing, welding, nondestructive testing, or coatings.
• Ability to interpret special process requirements and translate them into supplier surveys, assessment criteria, and actionable improvement plans.
• Experience conducting supplier process assessments and supporting audit preparation and corrective action closure.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action development, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and develop data-driven action plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical requirements and assessment findings.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Standard and AS9102.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required by program.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this remote role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this remote role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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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