[Hiring] Senior Supplier Quality Engineer @L3Harris Technologies

Role Description

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

• Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team supporting a critical, high‑risk supplier.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during capacity expansion and production ramp‑up.
• Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.
• Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.
• Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.
• Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.
• Develop and execute Return‑to‑Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance.

Travel: ~75% with ability to travel >150mi by vehicle one way

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.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145.
• Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical suppliers.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

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