Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer – Composites

L3Harris Technologies

. Serve as Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team supporting a critical, high-risk supplier .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including risk assessment, quality planning, and continuous improvement strategies. Proficient in applying aerospace quality standards and leading supplier investigations to enhance performance and mitigate risks.

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Supplier Quality ManagementAerospace Quality StandardsRisk AssessmentTechnical WritingContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Quality Engineering PrinciplesStatistical ToolsSupplier Engagement StrategiesProcess ControlsInspection StrategiesSupplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)Return-to-Green PlansQuality Performance ManagementManufacturing Capability AssessmentDefect Prevention

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationIndependent WorkAdaptability

Industry Keywords

AS9100AS9102AS9145Missile Production RequirementsCross-Functional CollaborationCapacity ExpansionProduction Ramp-UpQuality SystemsChange Review BoardsConfiguration Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Supplier Quality Lead for an Integrated Supplier Team supporting a critical, high-risk supplier
Provide technical and strategic leadership for supplier quality performance, quality planning, risk management, and continuous improvement
Use structured, data-driven methodologies and statistical tools to strengthen supplier manufacturing capability, reduce variation, and prevent defects
Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies during capacity expansion and production ramp-up
Apply advanced quality engineering principles throughout the supplier lifecycle
Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements
Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to prevent quality escapes and supply disruptions
Develop supplier quality plans, process controls, and inspection strategies
Participate in MRB, change review boards, and configuration control activities
Lead complex supplier investigations and ensure effective Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) closure
Develop and execute Return-to-Green and continuous improvement plans to elevate supplier performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience; or Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related quality experience; or minimum 10 years of prior related quality experience in lieu of a degree
Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, AS9102, and AS9145
Demonstrated experience managing quality performance for strategic, high-risk, or highly technical suppliers
Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to travel approximately 75% and travel more than 150 miles by vehicle one way
Must be within driving distance of Lincoln, Nebraska, or located in Denver, Colorado; Chicago, Illinois; or Dallas, Texas, with required air travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off