Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (Composites)

Job 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.

Essential Functions: 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

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. Employees who drive on company business to carry out job‑related duties must possess a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the company. Preferred Additional Skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality or other relevant field and 6+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and 4+ years; or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. 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. Salary Range In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, 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.

Benefits: health and disability insurance

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