L3Harris Technologies is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, seeking a Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer. The role involves ensuring that products and services conform to contractual obligations, working closely with suppliers, and conducting various quality assurance activities.

Responsibilities:

Visit suppliers to review product and process issues. Interface with internal and external customers (engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, procurement) to ensure requirements are met. Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, and specifications. Review and approve supplier First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102
Visit suppliers to conduct investigations and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement. Be accountable for assigned suppliers’ performance and ensure they maintain a 100% quality rating
Serve as an active contributor in Early Supplier Engagements, including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development. Perform as the lead contributor for PAR‑Lite activities
Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages. Investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by Quality Engineering or Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) management
Create reporting documents to summarize supplier performance, nonconformance history, impacts to the Company’s Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and other assigned metrics
Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and support periodic supplier performance meetings
Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers

Requirements:

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
Valid driver's license required
Must meet Company automobile insurability requirements for business‑related driving
Ability to travel to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time
Ability to obtain security clearance if required
Strong knowledge of machining supplier processes and associated quality risks
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements
Knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection techniques
Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
Ability to review and assess supplier manufacturing plans, inspection plans, and control plans
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data 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 effectively in a team environment
Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive timely, effective issue resolution
Proficiency in preparing reports, metrics, and supplier performance summaries
Ability to work independently in the field and manage multiple supplier priorities
Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System standard
Experience in manufacturing and/or inspection environments
Strong problem‑solving, investigation, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with supplier surveillance, supplier development, and source inspection

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