Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies•Mason, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Sensors Division in Mason, OH. This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Sensor business. Acting as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.

Requirements

Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline.
Experienced in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
5+ years’ experience in reading and interpreting designs/blueprints of complex nature.
Understanding applicable quality standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP.
5+ years’ experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Value Stream Mapping, CAPA) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R).
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

May have broad knowledge of project management.
Engineering Degree
Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification
ASQ® Certifications
Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
Experience with J-STD Workmanship, ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3), Teamcenter and TipQA
Highly motivated and ability to work independently
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Sensor business.
Act as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
Ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.
Perform manufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products.
Provide expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
Develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers are capable of meeting contract requirements.
Support the new supplier selection process, providing technical input and expertise.
Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery, while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality.
Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and FAIR packages from suppliers.
Facilitate early detection and resolution of nonconformances.
Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards, such as AS9100, ISO-9001, NADCAP, J-STD, IPC standards, etc.