Senior Associate, Quality Engineering

L3HHCM20•Northampton, MA

1d•$73,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is the focal point for both internal and external tactical supplier quality activities in Northampton. The SQE serves as the advocate to the supplier within the business and represents business interests when working with suppliers. The SQE supports the day-to-day operations and is responsible for tactical issue resolution for supply chain related quality issues, both internal and at the customer.

Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
In-depth knowledge of or certification to industry standards and regulations such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, MIL-STD-2000, ISO 9001, etc.
Strong ability to interpret and enforce various Quality requirements. (i.e. Policies and Procedures, Technical Drawings, Product Performance Specifications, Quality Plans, MIL and industry standards, etc.)
Experience managing electrical and contract manufacturer commodities. Focused on Circuit Card, Cables, Harnesses, Motors, Slip Rings along with Camera’s, Laser’s and Sensors.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Able to work independently, prioritizing work to meet objectives and expectations accurately and efficiently
Able to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Implement IMS policies, procedures and standards for Supplier Management that drive a preventive, zero-defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.
Assess and audit new and existing supplier capabilities and ensure suppliers meet L3Harris and customer requirements.
Collaborate with supply chain to maintain the approved supplier list
Generate reports and analyze supplier performance data, the impact to site KPI’s (Supplier OTD, Supplier DPPM, etc.) and drive actions to improve those KPI’s.
Review flow down of Program Quality requirements and ensure that they are included in the requirement documents to suppliers.
Develop and maintain incoming inspection criteria. Review and coordinate disposition of nonconforming material associated with Incoming Inspection and supplier driven defects in manufacturing operations
Lead RCCA activities for supplier responsible customer escapes.
Initiate and drive supplier corrective action requests (SCAR’s). Train suppliers as required and ensure effective containment plans are defined and implemented, that the that root cause corrective action (RCCA) is robust and effectively implemented in the timeframe required.
Review and disposition First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure that product meets factory, customer and program requirements.
Perform other Supplier Quality Engineering tasks as assigned to support Maritime Sensors Northampton, MA.