Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (Composites)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Lincoln, Denver, Chicago, Dallas (NE, CO, IL, TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and disability insurance

401(k) match

flexible spending accounts

EAP

education assistance

parential leave

paid time off

company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer - Composites to lead supplier quality activities within an Integrated Supplier Team for aerospace composites.

The role requires hands-on quality engineering with deep knowledge of supplier quality processes, risk management, and continuous improvement, and the ability to drive corrective actions across complex suppliers. Travel ~75% is expected, including long trips as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality or related field.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Use structured, data-driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during capacity expansion and production ramp-up.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.
• Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.
• Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.
• Develop and execute Return-to-Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance.
• Travel: ~75% with ability to travel >150mi by vehicle one way
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Skills

AS9100/AS9102/AS9145

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Quality

Graduate degree preferred

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer - Composites

Job Code

46870

Job Location

Remote / Field (Within driving distance of Lincoln, NE or, located in Denver, CO, Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX with required air travel )

Job Schedule

9/80Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the Integrated Supplier Team (IST). This role requires a hands‑on quality engineer with deep technical expertise in aerospace composite materials and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to drive proactive risk mitigation and performance improvement at complex suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team supporting a critical, high‑risk supplier.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during capacity expansion and production ramp‑up.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.
• Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.
• Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.
• Develop and execute Return‑to‑Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance.
• Travel: ~75% with ability to travel >150mi by vehicle one way
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or other relevant field and 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 4+ years; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145.
• Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.

Salary Range

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this 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 role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont 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.

Benefits

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• par­ental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Security Clearance

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.

Additional Information

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