Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Printed Wiring Board (PWB)

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title : Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Code : 26331

Job Location : Mason, OH

Schedule : 9 / 80

About L3Harris Technologies :

L3Harris Space & Sensors Division, headquartered in Mason, Ohio, designs, develops, and manufactures complex systems (electronic, avionics, transceivers, transmitters, electro-optical, and electro-mechanical) for the defense, aerospace, and commercial markets. L3Harris is a recognized leader in Electro-Optical technologies that enable systems to support surveillance, reconnaissance, threat detection, and self-protection missions. Our world-class Space Avionics systems include equipment for Mars Rover / Landers / Orbiters, Launch Vehicles, and Imaging Satellite Communications.

Space & Sensors team members bring their passion for innovation and engineering, their desire to push the envelope to adapt, communicate, and deliver on highly-reliable mission-critical systems. We offer an alternative 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday off, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can grow and develop professionally, employees can get engaged with several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), participate in monthly activities hosted by our Employee Engagement Committee or get involved with volunteer opportunities through our L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow community program.

Mason, OH is located in Warren County, "Ohio's Largest Playground." Major attractions are right around the corner, including Great Wolf Lodge and Kings Island Amusement Park. Our site is 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, where there are multiple attractions including The Newport Aquarium and The Cincinnati Zoo. Cincinnati is also the home AFC Champions the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cincinnati Reds, the Cincinnati Cyclones and FC Cincinnati of Major League Soccer.

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 or 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 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

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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