Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer QMS Auditor
L3Harris Technologies · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $156,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Ensure aerospace supplier quality and compliance.
- Conduct QMS audits and supplier assessments.
- Drive quality improvements and reduce risk.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams.
- Requires travel and potential security clearance.
About the role
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality, conformity, and reliability of externally supplied materials, components, and services within the aerospace manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will support supplier qualification, conduct Quality Management System audits, and evaluate supplier processes to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to drive effective quality controls, corrective actions, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives, ultimately supporting product quality, safety, and delivery performance.
Job Details
- Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer QMS Auditor
- Job Code: 38097
- Location: Remote; East Coast Region Preferred
- Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Essential Functions:
Supplier Assessment and Qualification
- Conduct supplier assessments, evaluations, and audits to determine supplier capability and compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
- Support supplier approval, qualification, surveillance, and re-evaluation activities.
- Assess supplier quality systems, manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls.
- Identify supplier risks and recommend approval status or required development actions.
- Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.
Quality Assurance and Control
- Perform Quality Management System audits in support of AS9100 compliance.
- Verify suppliers maintain effective controls for traceability, configuration management, calibration, nonconformance management, and documentation.
- Review supplier quality performance and monitor corrective action implementation and effectiveness.
- Partner with internal teams to resolve supplier-related quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive supplier quality improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability, and delivery performance.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods.
- Promote continuous improvement of supplier quality systems and manufacturing controls.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure supplier compliance with applicable customer, statutory, regulatory, and aerospace quality requirements.
- Verify implementation of flow-down requirements, product safety practices, and risk-based controls.
- Maintain audit documentation and quality records in accordance with internal procedures.
Basic 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.
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license with the ability to travel to east coast supplier locations as much as 60+%.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier quality controls.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, corrective action methods, and continuous improvement practices.
- Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve performance and reduce risk.
- Ability to perform work in office and manufacturing environments.
- Strong problem solving, RCCA and investigation experience.
- Ability to synthesize and analyze data from several data sources and develop a plan of action.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a close-knit team environment.
- Strong Computer Skills using Power BI and other database frameworks.
Key skills/competency:
- Supplier Quality Engineering
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- AS9100 Auditing
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Supplier Qualification
- Continuous Improvement
Skills & topics
- Supplier Quality Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- AS9100
- QMS
- Auditor
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Management
- Corrective Actions
- Remote
- L3Harris Technologies
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AS9100, QMS auditing, and aerospace quality experience.
- Quantify achievements: Showcase defect reduction and risk mitigation with data.
- Emphasize collaboration: Detail experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Prepare for audits: Be ready to discuss your approach to QMS audits and RCCA.
- Address travel requirements: Confirm your ability to travel up to 60%+ to east coast locations.
Technical preparation
Study AS9100 standard deeply.,Practice QMS audit procedures.,Review root cause analysis methods.,Familiarize with aerospace manufacturing.
Behavioral questions
Describe a difficult supplier audit.,How do you handle non-compliance?,Share an experience of process improvement.,How do you manage conflicting priorities?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?
- The salary range for this position varies by location. For Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont, and New York State, the range is $84,000 - $156,000. For California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State, and New York City, the range is $96,000 - $178,000. The final offer depends on factors like experience and location.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer position at L3Harris Technologies?
- This is a remote position, with a preference for candidates located in the East Coast Region. The schedule is a 9/80 arrangement, meaning employees work 9 days out of every 14, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off.
- What are the basic qualifications for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at L3Harris Technologies?
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant quality experience, a Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years, or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree are required. A valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 60%+ are also necessary.
- Does this role require a security clearance for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at L3Harris Technologies?
- Yes, the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance is required for this position. Please note that security clearances are typically only granted to U.S. citizens.
- What are the preferred skills for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?
- Preferred skills include knowledge of aerospace manufacturing, familiarity with root cause analysis tools, strong problem-solving abilities, experience with Power BI, and excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- How does L3Harris Technologies support diversity and inclusion for the Senior Supplier Quality Engineer position?
- L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. They consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.