Associate, Quality Engineering in Northampton

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is the focal point for both internal and external tactical supplier quality activities in Northampton. The SQE serves as the advocate to the supplier within the business and represents business interests when working with suppliers. The SQE supports the day-to-day operations and is responsible for tactical issue resolution for supply chain related quality issues, both internal and at the customer.

Essential Functions:

• Implement IMS policies, procedures and standards for Supplier Management that drive a preventive, zero-defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.
• In-depth knowledge of or certification to industry standards and regulations such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, MIL-STD-2000, ISO 9001, etc.
• Strong ability to interpret and enforce various Quality requirements (i.e. Policies and Procedures, Technical Drawings, Product Performance Specifications, Quality Plans, MIL and industry standards, etc.).
• Assess and audit new and existing supplier capabilities and ensure suppliers meet L3Harris and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with supply chain to maintain the approved supplier list.
• Generate reports and analyze supplier performance data, the impact to site KPI’s (Supplier OTD, Supplier DPPM, etc.) and drive actions to improve those KPI’s.
• Review flow down of Program Quality requirements and ensure that they are included in the requirement documents to suppliers.
• Develop and maintain incoming inspection criteria.
• Review and coordinate disposition of nonconforming material associated with Incoming Inspection and supplier driven defects in manufacturing operations.
• Lead RCCA activities for supplier responsible customer escapes.
• Initiate and drive supplier corrective action requests (SCAR’s).
• Train suppliers as required and ensure effective containment plans are defined and implemented, that the root cause corrective action (RCCA) is robust and effectively implemented in the timeframe required.
• Review and disposition First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and ensure that product meets factory, customer and program requirements.
• Perform other Supplier Quality Engineering tasks as assigned to support Maritime Sensors Northampton, MA.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing electrical and contract manufacturer commodities focused on Circuit Card, Cables, Harnesses, Motors, Slip Rings along with Cameras, Lasers and Sensors.
• AS9100/ISO9001 quality system and process audit experience required.
• APQP & PPAP knowledge.
• Able to travel up to 25% FAI, AS9102 experience.
• CQE and/or other ASQ Certifications.
• Secret level security clearance at time of hire preferred.
• IPC/J-Std and/or Fiber Optic manufacturing background.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Costpoint, Team Center).
• Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $73,000 MIN -$136,000 MAX. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.