Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 38237

Job Location: Mason OH

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 Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist Quality Engineer to join its Space & Sensors Division in Mason OH. This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Space & Sensor business.

Acting as a central point of communication ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals timelines and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Key Initiative SupportManufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products. Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
• Supplier Manufacturing SupportLeverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers can meet contract requirements. Support the new supplier selection process providing technical input and expertise.
• Supplier Management Support Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality. Review and approve PPAP APQP and FAIR packages from suppliers.
• Early detection and resolution of nonconformances.
• Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards such as AS9100 ISO-9001 NADCAP J-STD IPC standards etc.
• Travel of up to 40% domestically.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years experience in reading and interpreting designs/blueprints of complex nature. Understanding applicable quality standards such as AS9100 ISO9001 NADCAP.
• 5 years experience with problem-solving tools (8D 5-Why Value Stream Mapping CAPA) and quality tools (APQP PPAP PFMEA Control Plans Gage R&R).
• 5 years experience in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification.
• ASQ Certifications.
• Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with J-STD Workmanship ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3) Teamcenter and TipQA.
• Highly motivated and ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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