Title:  Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Printed Wiring Board (PWB)

Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Printed Wiring Board (PWB)

Job Code : 26331

Job Location: Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to join its Space & Sensors Division in Mason, OH.  This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Space & Sensor business.

Acting as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver PWBs and electronic components that meet all requirements.

Essential Functions: 

• Key Initiative Support
  • Manufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products.  Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem Solving excellence.   
• Supplier Manufacturing Support
  • Leverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers are capable of meeting contract requirements.  Support the new supplier selection process, providing technical input and expertise.   
• Supplier Management Support 
  • Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers (PWBs, Electronic Components, Wiring, CCAs) to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery, while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality.
  • Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and FAIR packages from suppliers.
  • Early detection and resolution of nonconformances.
  • Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards, such as AS9100, ISO-9001, J-Stds, IPC standards, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree and 4 years
•  A minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years experience in reading and interpreting electrical designs/blueprints of complex nature.  Understanding of applicable quality standards such as AS9100, J-STD, IPC Standards.
• 5+ years experience with problem-solving tools (8D, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, CAPA) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R)
• High knowledge of Printed Wiring Boards (PWB) and coupon design, fabrication and PWB vendor oversight
•  Experienced in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
•  Must be a United States Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Knowledge of CCA processes
• Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification
• ASQ® Certifications
• Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
• Experince with J-STD Workmanship, ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3) and TipQA
• J-STD-001, IPC600, IPC610, IPC620, IPC6010 series certification
• Highly motivated and ability to work independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain DoD Clearance
• Travel up to 40% domestically

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