Sr. Specialist, Quality Engineering (Supplier Development Engineering)

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Development Engineering) Job Code: 47249 Job Location: Remote 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 Senior Specialist, Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for assessing and improving supplier capabilities, process controls, and performance to meet contractual, customer, and internal requirements. This role works closely with assigned suppliers to evaluate compliance with applicable Nadcap and special process requirements, develop special process surveys, and identify and address gaps in supplier processes. The Supplier Development Engineer collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and program teams to implement sustainable improvements that support program and business goals. The position requires frequent supplier engagement and travel to support supplier assessments and development activities. This position is fully remote, from any location in the continental US. There is an up to 80% travel requirement for this role. Essential Functions: Work onsite at supplier facilities with supplier personnel and cross-functional teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, evaluate process controls, and identify opportunities to improve quality, delivery, and operational performance. Understand and apply applicable Nadcap accreditation criteria and supplier special process requirements, including contractual requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards. Create and maintain special process surveys and assessment checklists based on applicable requirements. Use these tools to evaluate supplier compliance, process capability, and readiness to support program needs. Identify gaps in supplier processes, documentation, equipment controls, and personnel qualifications. Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement improvement plans with defined actions, owners, milestones, and performance measures. Interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and supplier teams to ensure requirements are understood and supplier development priorities align with program and business goals. Participate in Early Supplier Engagement activities, including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development, to identify and mitigate supplier risks. Perform supplier investigations and support root cause analysis and corrective action activities. Support supplier scorecard and rating processes, participate in periodic performance reviews, and lead Return-to-Green initiatives for underperforming suppliers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field with 6 years of prior relevant experience; OR Graduate Degree with 4 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 10 years of prior related experience. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements. Ability to travel regionally and nationally, including vehicle travel over 150 miles and air travel, up to 80% of the time. Preferred Additional Skills: Experience in aerospace manufacturing, …

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