Associate, Quality Engineering

Jobs › Northampton, MA › Associate, Quality Engineering L3 Harris Associate, Quality Engineering Northampton, MA Apply Associate, Quality Engineering L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers\' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 ID:

36782

Job Schedule:

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

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 that 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 Camera\'s, Laser\'s 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 Signa and continuous improvement tools Active Filters Associate, Quality Engineering Northampton, MA Clear All Apply