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L3Harris

Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris, Palm Bay, Florida, United States, 32905

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 30155

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

This position is responsible for quality improvement issues related to suppliers and/or subcontractors of materials, products or services used in development or manufacturing.

Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down supplier DPPM and nonconformance rates

Use Six Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics

Provide training for basic quality methodologies to support supplier partnerships

Support programs assessing potential new suppliers

Implement Supplier Partnership concepts with focus suppliers

Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical systems.

Perform and evaluate root cause and corrective action to correct product/process deficiencies, ensuring implementation with suppliers and effectiveness of actions

Perform elements of Advanced product Quality Planning (Process Flow Diagrams & Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, and First Articles)

Perform SPC, Predictive Quality methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies

Implement Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers, acting as the key technical interface between suppliers and L3Harris by assisting suppliers to develop robust processes, performing process/product validations, recommending manufacturability improvements (process and design).

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.

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

Top Secret US Security Clearance

AS9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements

Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements

Demonstrated ability to work through root cause analysis

Understanding of quality control methods and processes

Supplier Development and Engagement experience

Experience presenting to upper-level management

Experience with Predictive Quality

ZDP Project Management

Commodity management experience

General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation for aerospace products

Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure

Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard RCA tools

Ability to perform trend analysis

Ability to work in a team environment

Willingness to travel up to 75% percent

Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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