Lead, Supplier Quality Engineer

May 14, 2026 Auto Import

Job Title: Lead, Supplier Quality Engineer Job Code: 35311 Job Location: Remote Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to support a critical strategic supplier and serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for Supply Chain Strategy across composites, EPDM elastomers, phenolic materials, and specialty chemicals. This role requires a hands‑on quality engineer with deep technical expertise in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to drive proactive risk mitigation and performance improvement at large, complex suppliers. Essential Functions: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as the Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team supporting a critical, high‑risk supplier.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, including quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies to ensure quality is embedded during capacity expansion and production ramp‑up.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and execute Return‑to‑Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Serve as Supplier Quality Lead for Supply Chain Strategy by providing technical expertise to: <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Evaluate and qualify new suppliers to increase capacity and resilience</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead early supplier engagement to ensure manufacturability and robust quality planning</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support capability development and process improvements to meet long‑term production growth</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Travel can be up to 60%</li> </ul> Qualifications: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related quality experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related quality experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience.</li> </ul> Preferred Additional Skills: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Direct manufacturing and operational expertise in composites, EPDM elastomers, phenolic materials, or specialty chemicals.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high‑risk, or highly technical suppliers.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experince qualifying and developing new suppliers</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑paced environment.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Six Sigma Black Belt Certification</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Previous MRB experience</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience supporting missile systems or defense aerospace programs</li> </ul> In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $116,500 - $216,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $101,500 - $188,500. 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. #LI-HJ1

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