About the role
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 Title: Sr. Specialist Supplier, Quality Engineer - International Suppliers
Job Code: 44496
Job Location: Remote / Field
Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description
L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the International Integrated Supplier Team (IST). This role requires a hands‑on quality engineer with deep technical expertise in aerospace materials and manufacturing processes, and a proven ability to drive proactive risk mitigation and performance improvement at complex suppliers.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and qualify new or existing suppliers, including international, and ensure they meet the stringent quality standards of the aerospace and defense industry.
Serve as the Supplier Quality Engineer on an Integrated Supplier Team.
Ensure delivered product conforms to requirements.
Perform Early Supplier Engagements, First Article Inspections IAW AS9102, complex investigations, Supplier Corrective Action Requests and audits for assigned suppliers.
Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statistical tools to elevate supplier performance, reduce variation, and prevent defects.
Assess supplier manufacturing processes, quality systems, and technical capability to meet missile production requirements.
Use structured, data‑driven methodologies and statis…