About this role
About the Role L3Harris Tactical Communications is seeking a Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer to support our fabrication sourcing team. The role requires a technical background with experience in die casting and injection molding, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience with quality systems/tools such as APQP, PPAP, and part qualification is desired.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with suppliers to reduce variability, increase reliability, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Focus on problem prevention, supplier quality control, continuous improvement, and data reporting.
- Facilitate Part/Process Qualification through FAI and PPAP.
- Manage material inspection plans and methods for production material.
- Collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing for smooth transitions from concept to production.
- Manage the transition from MFS to molded production material for production material.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or STEM with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; or Graduate Degree with at least 2 years; or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with plastic injection molding, die casting, and magnesium alloys.
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, Corrective & Preventive Action, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Willingness to travel 25% or more (primarily domestic).
Nice to Have
- Additional skills in plastic injection molding, die casting, and magnesium alloys.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, CAPA, and RCA.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $84,000 to $156,000 per year (USD).
- Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.