Job Title: Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer

Job Code: 45757

Job Location: Remote / Field

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support Munitions Acceleration Council Capacity Expansion efforts. This role requires a hands‑on quality engineer with deep technical expertise in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, and proven experience in supplier qualification.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and qualify new or existing suppliers, including international, and ensure they meet the stringent quality standards of the aerospace and defense industry.
• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during MAC capacity expansion and production ramp‑up.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• Lead early supplier engagement to ensure manufacturability and robust quality planning.
• Support capability development and process improvements to meet long‑term production growth.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.
• Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.
• Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.
• Travel: ~50%, Domestically/Internationally (current passport needed).
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

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 to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the company.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Direct manufacturing and operational expertise:
• In composites, EPDM elastomers, phenolic materials, or specialty chemicals
• In Metal Case, Flowforming processes
• Precision Machined Components
• Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical suppliers.
• Experience qualifying and developing new suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.

• Six Sigma Certification.
• Previous MRB experience.
• Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs.

Salary Information:

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, 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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