Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 39784

Job Location: Remote in Texas

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

The Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual and the Company’s requirements. The SQE will work closely with their assigned suppliers on activities such as Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections, Root Cause / Corrective Action activities, and audits. The SQE will also work with the assigned Contract Source Inspector to ensure that product releases are timely and meet the expectations of the internal customers. Up to 80% travel is required.

• Strong knowledge of machining supplier processes and quality risks associated with machined hardware

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements

• Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques

• Ability to review and assess supplier manufacturing plans, inspection plans, and control plans

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources and develop action plans

• Experience with nonconformance management, corrective action requests, and supplier performance improvement

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a close-knit team environment

• Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive timely and effective resolution of issues

• Proficiency in preparing reports, metrics, and supplier performance summaries

• Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple supplier priorities

• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues. Interface with internal and external customers; i.e., engineering, manufacturing, supplier, procurement to ensure requirements are met. Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, specifications, etc. Review and approval of supplier FAIs IAW AS9102.

• Visit suppliers and perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes.  Be accountable for assigned suppliers' performance and ensure suppliers are performing with a 100% quality rating.

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