Title:  Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 21824

Job Location: Malabar, 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, electrical 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
• Support the implementation of Zero-Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers, by assisting them to develop robust processes, performing process/product validations, recommending manufacturability improvements (process and design).  

Essential Functions:

• Support L3Harris operations when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and take appropriate corrective action(s) with the supplier
• Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers utilizing tools such as APQP and Zero Defect Planning to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and/or L3Harris customers.

Qualifications:

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure
• Demonstrated knowledge in Machine & Fabrication and/or Printed Wiring Board manufacture
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard RCA tools
• Ability to perform trend analysis
• Interactive skills, strong written and communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 60% percent
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours in support of international suppliers

Preferred Additional Skills:

• AS9102 FAI experience
• Circuit card assembly knowledge
• Subcontract \ complex assembly QE experience
• Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements
• Experience with Predictive Quality and problem-solving methodologies
• ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience
• Supplier Development and Engagement experience
• Experience presenting to upper-level management
• Lean Concepts
• Commodity management experience
• ZDP Project Management