Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineering

Ashburn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Specialist Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 29985

Job Location: Ashburn VA

Job Description:

In this role you will analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to reduce supplier DPPM and nonconformance rates. You will employ Six Sigma and Lean concepts to enhance supplier quality and delivery metrics and provide training in basic quality methodologies to foster strong supplier partnerships. Supporting programs that assess potential new suppliers and implementing Supplier Partnership concepts with focus suppliers will also be part of your responsibilities. You will review analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly process mechanical machining fabrication and electro-mechanical systems. Additionally you will perform and evaluate root cause and corrective actions to remedy product or process deficiencies ensuring their effective implementation with suppliers. Your role includes executing elements of Advanced Product Quality Planning such as Process Flow Diagrams Failure Mode Effects Analysis Control Plans Measurement System Analysis and First Article Inspections. You will also perform SPC Predictive Quality methodologies and other problem-solving techniques. Furthermore you will implement Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers serving as the key technical interface between suppliers and L3Harris by aiding suppliers in developing robust processes carrying out process/product validations and recommending improvements in manufacturability both in process and design.

Essential Functions:

Support L3Harris operations when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s) with the supplier
Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero-Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and/or L3Harris customers.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Secret US Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Willingness to travel up to 25% percent
Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements
Experience with Predictive Quality and problem-solving methodologies
Supplier Development and Engagement experience
Experience presenting to upper-level management
Experience with Predictive Quality
Lean Concepts
Commodity management experience
Supplier Development and Engagement experience
Special process audit experience
Ability to focus prioritize and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure
Demonstrated knowledge in CCAs PWBs Cables/Connectors and electronics.
Familiarity with ISO9001 AS9100 and associated industry standards.
Experience in data analytics and problem-solving methodologies.
Experience communicating with customers and cross-functionalteams.
Knowledge of software and hardware development lifecycles.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement tools.

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Job Title: Senior Specialist Supplier Quality EngineerJob Code: 29985Job Location: Ashburn VA Job Description: In this role you will analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to reduce supplier DPPM and nonconformance rates. You will employ Six Sigma and...