Sr Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3Harris; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Supplier Quality Team in the Phoenix, AZ area. This remote position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of Quality experience. Responsibilities include visiting suppliers, analyzing compliance with standards, and ensuring quality ratings. The role demands strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Various benefits are included, such as health insurance and education assistance.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of prior relevant Quality experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or inspections required.

Responsibilities

• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues.
• Perform investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop plans based on synthesized data from various sources.

Skills

Problem solving

RCCA

Investigation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

AS9100

First Article Inspection

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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, Quality Engineer
Job Code: 29465
Job Location: Remote in Phoenix, AZ area

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

Job Description:

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join and support our Supplier Quality Team for the Phoenix, AZ region.

Essential Functions:

• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues. Interface with internal and external customers; i.e., engineering, manufacturing, supplier, procurement to ensure requirements are met. Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, specifications, etc. Review and approval of supplier FAIs IAW AS9102.
• Visit suppliers and perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes. Be accountable for assigned suppliers' performance and ensure suppliers are performing with a 100% quality rating.
• Be an active contributor in Early Supplier Engagements such as Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan activity.
• Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages. Investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by quality engineering or Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) management.
• Create reporting documents to status Supplier's Performance, Non-Conformance History, impact to the Company's CoPQ, and other metrics as assigned.
• Participates in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and overseeing periodic meetings.
• Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related Quality experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. Employees who drive on company business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the Company.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard and AS9102, First Article Inspection Standard.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or inspections required.
• Strong problem solving, RCCA and investigation experience required.
• Certified Quality Engineer strongly preferred.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data from several sources and develop a plan to take action based upon the data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a close-knit team environment.
• Ability to travel onsite to regional suppliers 80% of the time.
• 2+ years’ experience with actuators and valves.

Compensation and Benefits: In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in several states is provided. The salary ranges vary by location and are not a guarantee of compensation; final offer amount may vary based on factors including 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.

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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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