Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

Job Title: Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 14103

Job Location: San Diego, Ca

Job Description:

Key interface between suppliers and L3Harris T&RF in resolving technical supplier-related material or schedule problems. Support supplier risk reduction activities working with Supply Chain. Responsible for tracking quality data, identifying root cause of failures and assisting with developing and implementing corrective actions. Ensure suppliers maintain a high level of performance with quality and delivery. Administer and execute processes for control of nonconforming material as it relates to Receiving Inspection and supplier-related issues or performance.

Essential Functions:

• Non-remote work location in San Diego, CA.

• Support the Supplier Quality, Components Engineering and Procurement team with mitigating program impact resulting from supplier performance issues throughout the supplier process.

• Visit supplier sites, as required, to create/audit supplier processes, review technical plans for compliance, build milestone plans, perform inspections/buy-offs, and offer technical support to ensure order quality and delivery targets.

• Administer and execute Supplier Corrective Actions Reports/responses (SCARs) and ensure follow up activities occur to verify and validate implementation and effectiveness.

• Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Procurement to collectively improve supplier performance and T&RF processes or procedures.

• Support the maintenance of the approved manufacturers list (AML) and periodically review supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list.

• Participate with suppliers in FMEA, Process Capability, Control plans, measurement systems, sub-supplier qualification, supplier part approval process, plan supplier qualifications and manage supplier development projects.

• Drives supplier risk reduction activities from initial procurement through supplier delivery.
• Supports generating and managing supplier ratings/scorecards for communication of needed improvement or successes.
• Implement and conduct supplier Partnership Reviews, Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) and Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), as required, for critical suppliers.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Components Engineering with a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive issues/actions to closure.
• Experience with one or more processes IAW MIL-STD-883 Test Method 2010-2017 and MIL-STD-750 Test Method 2066-2077.
• Experience in electronics, inspection, soldering and workmanship to Military Standards, J-STD-001 (current Rev) and Inspection Standard IPC-A-610 (current Rev), work plans, assembly practices.
• Applied experience in generating and evaluating 8D's (root cause and corrective action).
• Ability to perform trend analysis.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Greenbelt in lean concepts and Six Sigma problem solving.
• Presenting to mid-level management.
• Working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-454, MIL-PRF-38534 and MIL-PRF-38535.
• Familiar with a wide range of manufacturing processes including filter assembly, metal work, coatings, and cable assembly.
• Familiar with alloys and intermetallic processing.
• Auditing to ISO 9000 or AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with quality tools: SPC, FMEA/PFMEA, Kaizen, Fault Tree Analysis.
• ASQ certifications: CQT, CSQP, CQE.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects.
• Understand GDT and reading engineering drawings.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to make effective decisions and exercise good judgment.
• Demonstrated skills in time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, if required.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close 8/1/2024