Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer - International Suppliers

L3Harris

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$96,000–$178,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $154k
This role $137k
$84k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $137,750–$170,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $137k versus about $154k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 572 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$197,500 across 220 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer - International Suppliers

Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer - International Suppliers joins the International Integrated Supplier Team to manage quality for complex international suppliers. This role involves evaluating and qualifying suppliers, performing First Article Inspections per AS9102, conducting audits, and managing Supplier Corrective Action Requests. The engineer will use structured, data-driven methodologies and statistical tools to reduce variation, prevent defects, and strengthen manufacturing capabilities. Key responsibilities include developing supplier quality plans, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and assessing technical capabilities to meet missile production requirements. The position requires expertise in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, with specific knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145 standards. Candidates should possess skills in technical writing and communication while applying advanced quality engineering principles across the supplier lifecycle to ensure products conform to stringent aerospace and defense industry requirements.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate and qualify new and existing international suppliers to ensure they meet aerospace and defense standards.
  • Perform First Article Inspections, complex investigations, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR).
  • Use statistical tools and data-driven methodologies to reduce manufacturing variation and prevent defects.
  • Assess supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems to meet specific missile production requirements.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent supply disruptions and quality escapes.
  • Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies throughout the supplier lifecycle.
  • Perform audits of assigned suppliers to ensure delivered products conform to technical requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, a graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or no degree and 10 years of experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
  • Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs (preferred).
  • Experience managing quality performance for strategic, high-risk, or highly technical suppliers (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145 (preferred).
  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills (preferred).
  • Six Sigma Certification (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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