Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer (Composites)

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a senior supplier quality engineer to support an Integrated Supplier Team and a critical, high-risk supplier. The role leads supplier quality planning, risk mitigation, manufacturing capability improvement, supplier investigations, and corrective action closure for aerospace composites and missile production.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
• 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
• 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