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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 41707

Job Location: Regional- OH, Northwest PA, Western NY

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

Job Description:

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

Essential Functions:

25% - 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.

25% - 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.

15% - 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 PARLite activities.

15% - 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.

10% - Create reporting documents to summarize supplier performance, nonconformance history, impacts to the Company's Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and other assigned metrics.

5% - Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and support periodic supplier performance meetings.

5% - Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.

Qualifications:

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 businessrelated driving
Ability to travel to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time
Ability to obtain security clearance if required

Required Skills:

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System standard
Experience in manufacturing and/or inspection environments
Strong problemsolving, 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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $84,000 - $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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