Lead, Supplier Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer will support a critical strategic supplier and serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for Supply Chain Strategy, focusing on quality performance, risk management, and continuous improvement in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Serve as Supplier Quality Lead for Supply Chain Strategy by providing technical expertise to:
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to increase capacity and resilience
• Lead early supplier engagement to ensure manufacturability and robust quality planning
• Support capability development and process improvements to meet long‑term production growth
• Travel can be up to 60%

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related quality experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related quality experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience
• Direct manufacturing and operational expertise in composites, EPDM elastomers, phenolic materials, or specialty chemicals
• Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical suppliers
• Experience qualifying and developing new 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 Black Belt Certification
• Previous MRB experience
• Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs