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L3Harris Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Lead, Supplier Quality Engineer 1

Londonderry, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in the defense industry. The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer will lead Supplier Quality projects, drive improvements in supplier performance, and ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Supplier Quality projects to ensure internal, customer, regulatory and 3rd party requirements are defined, procured to, measured and continuously improved

Drive impactful improvements in supplier performance

Lead issuance of Supplier Corrective Actions and support supplier root cause investigations to identify effective corrective action initiatives which address Material and Service defects, non-conformances, and/or compliance gaps

Drive Supplier quality execution and interact with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering personnel to maintain high quality deliveries from Supply base

Support and assist with the continuous improvement efforts, deployment and management of a business-appropriate Supplier Quality Engineering program addressing customer, supply base, proposal, process, program, and hardware areas

Lead an Integrated Product Team (supplier quality, procurement, subcontract managers, supply chain engineering) as the supplier quality representative and present to supply chain management quarterly

Assure financial goals and measures are met

Perform data analytics associated with Cost of Poor quality and determining solutions to be implemented to reduce the cost

Continuously improve the supplier quality assurance and incoming inspection organizations’ planning, tools and processes for the development, qualification, and management of suppliers and subcontractors

Measure, monitor, report, and improve the internal and external performance of all areas of responsibility, including supplier and subcontractor performance across the supply base

In partnership with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing, continuously improve design, manufacturability, test, and inspection information to assure improved performance of the products produced by the supply base and their integration into the division’s deliverable goods and services

Support product development reviews within the supply base

Assist with quality audits, failure analysis and incident investigations, to address customer and business specific quality engineering and reliability related criteria in partnership with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management

Partner with Procurement and Supplier Quality Engineering to develop advanced risk management tools and reporting mechanisms including risk management for supplier involving supplier corrective actions, get well plans, probation/restriction letters

Assist with annual operating plans and business strategies for the Supplier Quality Assurance and Receiving Inspection teams

Interface with customer and program representatives throughout the program life cycle in supplier quality assurance related activities and tasks

Execute continuous improvement activities related to the Supplier Quality Assurance team as assigned by leadership

Perform source inspection and direct customer shipments from the suppliers and subcontractors, where necessary

Mentor and train new supplier quality engineers (Area of knowledge: Multiple Commodity Specializations as Lead)

Provide support for 'best practices' associated with Supplier Quality including both quality and on-time delivery

Requires 50-75% travel: Note Majority of Suppliers are located within the New England region and the Londonderry, NH Site

Qualification

Supplier Quality EngineeringFailure Mode Effects AnalysisContinuous Improvement TechniquesAS9100 Quality ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProfessional CertificationTeambuilding SkillsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in Supplier Quality Engineering

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering related discipline (e.g. Electrical, Mathematics, Systems, etc.)

7-9 years experience in any of the following positions in a Regulated company (Defense or Aerospace preferred): Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, Process Engineer

7-9 years experience with supply chain management / supplier management processes, tools, and techniques

6 years experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis is desired (e.g. DFMEA, PFMEA)

6 years experience with continuous improvement related analysis tools and techniques (e.g. design for six sigma, root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean manufacturing techniques, Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action Systems (FRACAS))

6 years' hands on experience with and knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System and AS9102 First Article requirements

Professional certification is desired (e.g. APICS, PMP, CMP, Quality Engineering, Six Sigma)

QMS Lead auditor experience

Excellent communication and teambuilding skills and an ability to manage relationships with internal and external customers, fostering a relationship of trust and mutual respect