[Hiring] Senior Supplier Quality Engineer @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the International Integrated Supplier Team (IST). This role requires a hands‑on quality engineer with deep technical expertise in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to drive proactive risk mitigation and performance improvement at complex suppliers.

• 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.
• Serve as the Supplier Quality Engineer on an Integrated Supplier Team.
• Ensure delivered product conforms to requirements.
• Perform Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections IAW AS9102, complex investigations, Supplier Corrective Action Requests and audits for assigned suppliers.
• Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to elevate supplier performance, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• 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.
• Travel: ~50%, Domestically/Internationally.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical 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.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.