Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

L3Harris Technologies • Malabar, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering role is an intermediate-level position requiring practical knowledge of supplier quality engineering. The role sets objectives, leads moderately complex supplier quality tasks, and interfaces 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 position works with suppliers and subcontractors to improve the quality of materials, products, and services used in development and manufacturing. It analyzes supplier quality discrepancies involving mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems; supports Material Review Board decisions; performs supplier root cause and corrective action activities; reviews First Article Inspections; applies Lean and Six Sigma concepts; and communicates supplier quality requirements to suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role also provides guidance to entry-level professionals and support staff. Travel may be required up to 25%, and the position requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• AS9102 First Article Inspection experience.
• 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), fabrication of machined parts, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and/or fabrication of Printed Wire Boards (PWBs)/Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
• 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, focusing on operational targets.
• Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies related to mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems for supplied products; identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Participate in Material Review Board decisions for supplier nonconforming hardware by providing technical input, coordinating with suppliers for additional information, and documenting dispositions for review and approval.
• Perform supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action activities on moderately complex issues, including defining the problem, analyzing data with standard tools, proposing corrective actions, and tracking implementation.
• Review supplier First Article Inspections, 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 operational processes, practices, and procedures to suppliers and internal stakeholders, including participating 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