Sr Specialist, Quality Engineering-Supplier Quality

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Camden
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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, Quality Engineering-Supplier QualityJob Code: 21183Job Location: Camden, NJSchedule: 9/80 Atl- with every other Friday off -Job Description: In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will support and interface across functional disciplines including Program Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel. The SQE will be an active and significant contributor in the evaluation, development and monitoring of key Suppliers and Subcontractors, create Quality requirements, participate in the generation and review of requirements, and validate flow down of expectations. The SQE will communicate and ensure our Suppliers and Subcontractors understand stated requirements, have the capability to consistently and predictively meet, and provide conforming products and services. The SQE supports the day to day operations and is responsible for tactical issue resolution for supply chain related quality issues; both internal and at the customer. - -Essential ResponsibilitiesThis position will have responsibilities and perform tasks in the following areas:

• Implement IMS policies, procedures and standards for Supplier Management that drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Assess and audit new and existing supplier capabilities and ensure suppliers meet L3Harris and customer requirements. -
• Visit suppliers to review product & process issues and perform investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive improvements into their processes. -
• Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero-Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and / or L3Harris customers.
• Initiate and drive supplier corrective action requests (SCAR's). - Train suppliers as required and ensure effective containment plans are defined and implemented, that the that root cause corrective action (RCCA) is robust and effectively implemented in the timeframe required. -
• Analyze in-house and supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down cost of poor quality, supplier DPPM and other non-conformance rates. -
• Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Concepts to drive improvements and delivery metrics both internally and in the supply base.
• Review flow down of Program Quality requirements and ensure that they are included in the requirement documents to suppliers.
• Review and disposition First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure that product meets factory, customer and program requirements. -
• Support the internal MRB process when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s) with the supplier.
• Collaborate with supply chain to maintain the approved supplier list
• Perform other Quality Engineering tasks as assigned to support Maritime Power, Philadelphia.Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in operations, supply chain and/or quality.
• AS9100/ISO9001 or equivalent quality management system and process audit experience required
• Able to travel up to 30%
• Must be a US Citizen -Preferred Additional Skills:
  • FAI, AS9102 experience
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma and/or RedX Certified
  • APQP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and PPAP experience
  • Proven problem-solving experience - - -
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.#LI-JV1L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in or . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for or .

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