Title:  Sr. Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Spec, Quality Engr        
Job Code: QEP4
Job Location: Clifton, NJ
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
 
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 and responsible for managing incoming material discrepancies.

Essential Functions: 
•    Lead supplier quality activities across multiple programs with minimal supervision.
•    Serve as the primary quality interface between suppliers and internal cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and program management.
•    Drive supplier corrective action requests, root cause analysis, containment, and verification of permanent corrective actions.
•    Assess supplier performance, identify risk areas, and develop mitigation and recovery plans to support program execution and delivery commitments.
•    Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and process reviews to ensure compliance with quality requirements, specifications, and contractual expectations.
•    Monitor supplier quality metrics and performance trends to proactively address issues affecting cost, quality, and schedule.
•    Support material review board activities, nonconformance resolution, and disposition coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
•    Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance improvement efforts.
•    Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, flow-down requirements, and quality clauses to ensure supplier compliance.
•    Provide leadership in resolving complex supplier-related issues that impact production, product acceptance, and customer commitments.
•    Support production readiness, first article inspections, process validation, and implementation of quality planning requirements as needed.
•    Coordinate and communicate supplier quality status, risks, and corrective action progress to program and functional leadership.
•    Travel to supplier locations as required to support audits, investigations, source inspections, and recovery efforts.
•    Act as an independent, experienced resource capable of prioritizing and executing day-to-day supplier quality responsibilities across a demanding, fast-paced environment.
•    Willingness to travel up to 25% percent
•    Active secret clearance 
 
Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree in: Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4  years’ experience in supporting design, development, manufacturing and/or supplier quality activities OR, Master’s Degree in: Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in supporting design, development, manufacturing and/or supplier quality activities.  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure
•    Ability to perform trend analysis
•    Ability to work in a team environment
•    Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements
•    Experience with Predictive Quality and problem-solving methodologies
•    ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience
•    Interactive skills, strong written and communication skills
•    Supplier Development and Engagement experience
•    Experience presenting to upper-level management
•    Experience with Predictive Quality
•    Lean Concepts 
•    Commodity management experience
•    Supplier Development and Engagement experience
•    Special process audit experience
•    ZDP Project Management
•    Working knowledge in the areas of Supplier Selection & Assessments, First Article Inspection validation, Sub-tier Supplier Management, Special Process Management, Contract Review/Flow down and Counterfeit Parts Avoidance.
•    Proficient computer skills to include the use of MS Office Professional Suite and the ability to quickly learn systems and software required to perform job duties.
•    Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively plan and prioritize tasks. 
•    Experience to include demonstrated knowledge in Machining & Fabrication, CCA manufacturing, PWB, Cables/Connectors or electronics assembly and performing  Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard RCA tools

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $96k - $178k. 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.