Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies • San Diego, CA

427d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering role at L3Harris Technologies serves as a key interface between suppliers and the company, focusing on resolving technical supplier-related issues and ensuring high-quality performance and delivery. The position involves tracking quality data, identifying root causes of failures, and implementing corrective actions while supporting supplier risk reduction activities. This non-remote position is based in San Diego, CA, and requires collaboration with various teams to enhance supplier performance and maintain compliance with quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Components Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task effectively.
• Experience with MIL-STD-883 Test Method 2010-2017 and MIL-STD-750 Test Method 2066-2077.
• Experience in electronics, inspection, soldering, and workmanship to Military Standards, J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610.
• Applied experience in generating and evaluating 8D's (root cause and corrective action).
• Ability to perform trend analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Greenbelt in lean concepts and Six Sigma problem solving.
• Experience presenting to mid-level management.
• Working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-454, MIL-PRF-38534, and MIL-PRF-38535.
• Familiarity with a wide range of manufacturing processes including filter assembly, metal work, coatings, and cable assembly.
• Familiarity with alloys and intermetallic processing.
• Experience auditing to ISO 9000 or AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, FMEA/PFMEA, Kaizen, Fault Tree Analysis.
• ASQ certifications: CQT, CSQP, CQE.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to make effective decisions and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between suppliers and L3Harris T&RF to resolve technical supplier-related material or schedule problems.
• Support supplier risk reduction activities in collaboration with the Supply Chain team.
• Track quality data, identify root causes of failures, and assist in developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure suppliers maintain high performance levels in quality and delivery.
• Administer and execute processes for controlling nonconforming material related to Receiving Inspection and supplier performance issues.
• Visit supplier sites to audit processes, review technical plans, and perform inspections to ensure compliance and quality targets.
• Administer Supplier Corrective Actions Reports (SCARs) and verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Procurement to improve supplier performance and processes.
• Support the maintenance of the approved manufacturers list (AML) and review supplier performance periodically.
• Participate in FMEA, Process Capability, Control plans, and supplier qualification processes.
• Drive supplier risk reduction activities from procurement through delivery.
• Generate and manage supplier ratings/scorecards for communication of needed improvements or successes.
• Implement and conduct supplier Partnership Reviews, Zero Defect Plans (ZDP), and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees