Job Title: Specialist, Quality Engineering (Supplier)Job Code: 37337Job Location: Camden, NJ (On-site)Schedule: 9/80 Regular (Every Other Friday Off)Job Description: In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) will support and interface across functional disciplines including Program Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering personnel. The SQE will be an active and significant contributor in the evaluation, development and monitoring of key Suppliers and Subcontractors, create Quality requirements, participate in the generation and review of requirements, and validate flow down of expectations. The SQE will communicate and ensure our Suppliers and Subcontractors understand stated requirements, have the capability to consistently and predictively meet, and provide conforming products and services. The SQE supports the day to day operations and is responsible for tactical issue resolution for supply chain related quality issues; both internal and at the customer.
Essential Responsibilities- Implement IMS policies, procedures and standards for Supplier Management that drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Assess and audit new and existing supplier capabilities and ensure suppliers meet L3Harris and customer requirements.
- Visit suppliers to review product & process issues and perform investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to drive improvements into their processes.
- Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero-Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and / or L3Harris customers.
- Initiate and drive supplier corrective action requests (SCAR's). Train suppliers as required and ensure effective containment plans are defined and implemented, that the that root cause corrective action (RCCA) is robust and effectively implemented in the timeframe required.
- Analyze in-house and supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down cost of poor quality, supplier DPPM and other non-conformance rates.
- Utilize Six Sigma and Lean Concepts to drive improvements and delivery metrics both internally and in the supply base.
- Review flow down of Program Quality requirements and ensure that they are included in the requirement documents to suppliers.
- Review and disposition First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure that product meets factory, customer and program requirements.
- Support the internal MRB process when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s) with the supplier.
- Collaborate with supply chain to maintain the approved supplier list.
- Perform other Quality Engineering tasks as assigned to support the onsite division in, Camden, NJ.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Experience in operations, supply chain and/or quality.
- AS9100/ISO9001 or equivalent quality management system and process audit experience required.
- Able to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Additional Skills:- FAI, AS9102 experience.
- Lean Manufacturing.
- Six Sigma and/or RedX Certified.
- APQP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and PPAP experience.
- Proven problem-solving experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $82,500.00- $141,500.00. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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