Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris•Salt Lake, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports customer, business, supply-base, program, and product success through supply chain management, quality engineering, failure analysis, business acumen, and continuous improvement. The Supplier Quality Engineer is part of the Supply Chain team and works with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, and program representatives throughout the program life cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 9 years of related experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 9 years of experience in a Defense or Aerospace company in a role such as Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, or Process Engineer.
At least 9 years of experience with supply chain management or supplier management processes, tools, and techniques.
At least 6 years of hands-on experience with and knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article requirements.
Excellent communication and team-building skills, and ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers while fostering trust and mutual respect.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis, such as DFMEA or PFMEA, is desired.
Six years of experience with continuous-improvement analysis tools and techniques, such as Design for Six Sigma, root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean manufacturing techniques, and FRACAS.
Background in counterfeit-parts prevention and requirements in SAE AS5553 and AS6171.
Background in power supply manufacturing or quality in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with IPC 620 and cable manufacturing.
Graduate degree in an engineering discipline and/or an MBA.
Professional certification is desired, such as APICS, PMP, CMP, Quality Engineering, or Six Sigma.
AS9100 lead auditor experience.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvement efforts and the deployment and management of a Supplier Quality Engineering program covering customer, supply-base, proposal, process, program, and hardware needs.
Assure financial goals and measures are met.
Improve planning, tools, and processes used by supplier quality assurance and incoming inspection to develop, qualify, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
Measure, monitor, report, and improve internal and external performance, including supplier and subcontractor performance across the supply base.
Partner with Supply Chain Engineering and Manufacturing to improve design, manufacturability, test, and inspection information and the performance and integration of supply-base products into deliverable goods and services.
Support product development reviews within the supply base.
Assist with quality audits, failure analysis, and incident investigations in partnership with Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management.
Partner with Supply Chain Management and Supply Chain Engineering to develop risk management tools and reporting mechanisms.
Assist with annual operating plans and business strategies for Supplier Quality Assurance and Receiving Inspection teams.
Interface with customer and program representatives on supplier quality assurance activities throughout the program life cycle.
Execute assigned continuous improvement activities for the Supplier Quality Assurance team.
Perform source inspection and direct customer shipments from suppliers and subcontractors.
Mentor and train new Supplier Quality Engineers.