Title:  Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code: 30155

Job Location: Palm Bay, 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, machining, fabrication, 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
• Implement Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers, acting as the key technical interface between suppliers and L3Harris by assisting suppliers to develop robust processes, performing process/product validations, recommending manufacturability improvements (process and design). 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Top Secret US Security Clearance
• AS9100/ISO 9001 quality system experience.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elements
• Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements
• Demonstrated ability to work through root cause analysis
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes
• Supplier Development and Engagement experience
• Experience presenting to upper-level management
• Experience with Predictive Quality
• ZDP Project Management
• Commodity management experience
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineering 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong experience with preparing and handling documentation for aerospace products
• Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closure
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard RCA tools
• Ability to perform trend analysis
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 75% percent
• Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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