Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure purchased products meet contractual and quality requirements. You will partner with suppliers on Early Engagement, First Article Inspections, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, while coordinating with internal teams to drive quality improvements.

The role requires frequent supplier visits, regional travel up to 80%, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6+ years of related experience, or 4+ years with graduate degree, or 10+ years in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and document supplier quality history.
• Review supplier FAIs per AS9102 and ensure compliance with PO, drawings, specs and standards.
• Lead Early Supplier Engagement activities including PARs and Control Plan development.
• Perform supplier investigations and root cause analyses; drive corrective actions.
• Prepare reports on supplier quality performance, nonconformances, and cost of quality drivers.
• Support supplier scorecards and periodic performance reviews; lead Return-to-Green initiatives.
• Conduct periodic source inspections and travel regionally up to 80% and pursue security clearance if needed.

Skills

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Communication

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

10 years related exp in lieu of degree

Tools

AS9100 Knowledge

AS9102 FAI

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:

Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code:

45941

Job Location:

Field Position in Virginia and North Carolina

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 Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring delivered products and services comply with contractual, customer, and internal quality requirements. This role works closely with assigned suppliers on Early Supplier Engagement, First Article Inspections, Root Cause and Corrective Action, Return‑to‑Green activities, and audit support. The SQE collaborates with Source Inspectors to ensure timely product acceptance, alignment with internal customer expectations, and the rectification of shortcomings. The position requires frequent supplier engagement and regional travel to support quality assurance activities.

Essential Functions:

• Work onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to purchased product, documentation, and data packages. Provide supplier quality history when requested by Quality Engineering or Q&MA leadership.
• Visit suppliers to review product and process issues; interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supplier teams to ensure requirements are understood and met. Analyze supplier processes and planning for compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and standards. Review and approve supplier FAIs in accordance with AS9102.
• Participate in Early Supplier Engagement activities including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development.
• Perform supplier investigations and root cause analyses, supporting process improvements and corrective actions. Monitor assigned suppliers’ quality performance and support efforts to achieve targeted performance levels.
• Prepare reports on supplier quality performance, nonconformance trends, receiving inspection turnbacks, cost of poor quality drivers, and other assigned metrics.
• Support supplier scorecard and rating processes along with participating in the periodic performance review meetings. Lead Return-to-Green initiatives for underperforming suppliers.
• Conduct periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers and document results in accordance with quality requirements.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally, including vehicle travel over 150 miles and air travel, up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance if required by program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and inspection methodololgies.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action development, and problem‑solving strategies.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and develop data‑driven action plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System Standard and AS9102 First Article Inspection.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, 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.

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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