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About the Role

The Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that delivered products and/or services conform to contractual 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 activities, and audits. The SQE will also work with the assigned Contract Source Inspector to ensure timely product releases that meet internal customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Visit suppliers to review product & process issues.
Interface with internal and external customers, including engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and 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 FAIs IAW AS9102.
Visit suppliers to perform investigation and root cause analysis to drive improvements into their processes.
Ensure assigned suppliers perform with a 100% quality rating.
Contribute to Early Supplier Engagements such as Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan activity.
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 status supplier performance, non-conformance history, impact to the Company's CoPQ, and other metrics.
Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and oversee periodic performance review meetings.
Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.
Up to 80% travel required.
Ability to obtain a US LEVEL Secret security clearance.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Employees who drive on company business must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements.
Ability to travel onsite to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time.

Skills

Machining supplier processes
Quality risks
Engineering drawings interpretation
Specifications interpretation
Purchase order requirements interpretation
GD&T
Dimensional inspection techniques
Manufacturing plans assessment
Inspection plans assessment
Control plans assessment
Data synthesis
Action plan development
Nonconformance management
Corrective action requests
Supplier performance improvement
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Influence
Reporting
Metrics preparation
Supplier performance summaries
Independent work
Priority management
AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System Standard
AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
Manufacturing environments
Inspection environments
Problem-solving
Investigation
Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
Supplier surveillance
Supplier development
Source inspection

Location

Remote in Texas

Work Type

Remote
9/80 schedule

Experience Level

Minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience (with Bachelor's Degree)
Minimum 4 years of prior related quality experience (with Graduate Degree)
Minimum 10 years of prior related quality experience (without degree)

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree

Salary/Compensations

$96,000 - $178,000 (California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas)
$84,000 - $156,000 (Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Vermont)

Benefits

Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays

About the Company

L3Harris 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.