Senior Quality Specialist

This position is responsible for quality improvement related to suppliers and/or subcontractors of machined components, fabricated parts, and manufacturing services used in development and production. Support the implementation of Zero-Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical machining and fabrication suppliers, by assisting them to develop robust manufacturing processes, perform process/product validations, and recommending manufacturability improvements (process and design). Supports L3Harris operations when supplied material is identified as nonconforming and drive corrective action(s) with the supplier. Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans to drive down supplier nonconformance rates. Essential Functions: 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 machining and fabrication suppliers Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to machined parts, fabricated assemblies, mechanical systems, and electro-mechanical components 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 Statistical Process Control, Predictive Quality methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies Work proactively with L3Harris suppliers to mitigate the risk of escapes to L3Harris and L3Harris customers Ability to travel up to 30% percent Ability to work flexible hours on an as need basis Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: AS9102 FAI experience Working knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elements Experience with Predictive Quality and problem-solving methodologies ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience Experience in ZDP Project Management Familiarity with precision measurement equipment and CMM programming Experience with GD&T interpretation and inspection methods Knowledge in machining processes (CNC milling, turning, grinding), and fabrication techniques (welding, brazing, sheet metal forming, assembly) LI-SS1 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a