Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3HHCM20 • Mason, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to join its Space & 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 Space & 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

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 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).
• 5+ years' experience in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Manufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products.
• Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
• Leverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers can meet 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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