Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer 1

The Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring that delivered products and services conform to contractual obligations and Company requirements. The SQE will work closely with assigned suppliers on activities such as Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections, Root Cause/Corrective Action initiatives, and audits. The SQE will also collaborate with the assigned Contract Source Inspector to ensure product releases are timely and meet internal customer expectations. Up to 80% travel is required.

25% – Visit suppliers to review product and process issues. Interface with internal and external customers (engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, procurement) to ensure requirements are met. Analyze supplier processes and planning to verify compliance with purchase orders, engineering drawings, processes, and specifications. Review and approve supplier First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102.

25% – Visit suppliers to conduct investigations and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement. Be accountable for assigned suppliers’ performance and ensure they maintain a 100% quality rating.

15% – Serve as an active contributor in Early Supplier Engagements, including Post Award Reviews (PAR), Supplier Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and Control Plan development. Perform as the lead contributor for PAR‑Lite activities.

15% – Work with suppliers to resolve issues with purchase order inspection packages. Investigate and report supplier quality history as requested by Quality Engineering or Quality & Mission Assurance (Q&MA) management.

10% – Create reporting documents to summarize supplier performance, nonconformance history, impacts to the Company’s Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ), and other assigned metrics.

5% – Participate in managing the supplier ratings/scorecard system and support periodic supplier performance meetings.

5% – Perform periodic source inspections at assigned suppliers.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Valid driver’s license required

• Must meet Company automobile insurability requirements for business‑related driving

• Ability to travel to regional suppliers up to 80% of the time

• Ability to obtain security clearance if required

• Working knowledge of AS9100 Aerospace Quality Management System standard

• Experience in manufacturing and/or inspection environments

• Strong problem‑solving, investigation, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) experience

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) strongly preferred

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

• Experience with supplier surveillance, supplier development, and source inspection

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