Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies • Malabar, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Supplier Quality Engineering is an intermediate-level role requiring practical knowledge of supplier quality engineering. The position sets objectives, leads moderately complex supplier quality tasks, and works directly with suppliers to improve quality and delivery performance. It drives root cause and corrective action activities to reduce supplier defects and non-conformance rates.

The role works with suppliers and subcontractors on the quality of materials, products, and services used in development and manufacturing. It reviews discrepancies involving mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical supplied products; participates in Material Review Board decisions; performs supplier root cause and corrective action work; and reviews supplier First Article Inspections. The role also applies Six Sigma and Lean concepts, communicates supplier quality requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders, and provides guidance to entry-level professionals and support staff.

The position is located in Malabar, Florida, and follows a 4/10 schedule: 10-hour days, four days per week. Travel of up to 25% is required. The employee must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field and at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• ISO 9001/AS9100 and process audit experience.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Experience in mechanical or electronic assembly, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), machined-parts fabrication, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and/or Printed Wire Board (PWB) or Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication.
• Practical knowledge of supplier quality engineering and quality assurance methods, including basic project or task management.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using standard RCCA tools.
• Ability to work directly with suppliers on technical and quality issues and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to improve the quality of materials, products, and services used in development and manufacturing, with a focus on operational targets.
• Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies related to mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems for supplied products, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in Material Review Board decisions for supplier nonconforming hardware by providing technical input, coordinating with suppliers to obtain information, and documenting dispositions for review and approval.
• Perform root cause and corrective action activities for moderately complex supplier issues, including defining problems, analyzing data using standard tools, proposing corrective actions, and tracking implementation.
• Review supplier First Article Inspections in detail, verify conformance to engineering and contractual requirements, approve or communicate required corrections, and escalate complex issues to higher-level engineers.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean concepts to improve supplier quality and delivery metrics and adjust systems and processes to solve problems.
• Communicate supplier quality requirements and related operational processes, practices, and procedures to suppliers and internal stakeholders, including through participation in supplier assessments and audits.
• Provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and support staff in supplier quality tasks and documentation.
• Travel up to 25%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level