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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Director, Supplier Quality Assurance

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on delivering end-to-end technology solutions. They are seeking an experienced Director of Supplier Quality Assurance to lead efforts in ensuring high standards of quality and reliability in aerospace and defense programs, managing a team, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the Supplier Quality organization, including recruitment, development, and performance management of a team of Supplier Quality Engineers and specialists

Develop and implement comprehensive supplier quality strategies, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and company standards

Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations and other functions to enable the success of the supply chain and achieve or exceed the annual operating plan

Oversee supplier qualification, auditing, performance monitoring, and risk management activities to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure on-time delivery of conforming products

Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier non-conformances, including root cause analysis, SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Requests), and recurrence prevention

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations teams to integrate quality requirements into supplier selection, contracts, and program execution

Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality, including on-time delivery, defect rates, and cost of poor quality

Lead supplier development initiatives, including process improvements, lean methodologies, and capability assessments

Interface with external suppliers and customer quality representatives to resolve issues and assure effective quality control

Ensure compliance with government regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS, ITAR) and support internal/external audits

Contribute to the overall Quality and Mission Assurance objectives, including continuous improvement programs and mission success initiatives

Up to 25% business travel to other L3Harris or Supplier sites

Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Qualification

AerospaceDefense experienceSupplier Quality ManagementAS9100 certificationQuality Engineering managementISO 9001 certificationRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical Process ControlTrainingCoachingProficient in MS OfficeCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 15 years of prior Quality experience

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related quality experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related quality experience

5+ years experience in Aerospace and Defense executing Department of War (DOW) contracts

5+ years of experience directly managing people in a Quality Engineering or Quality Organization

5+ years of experience managing site certification with AS9100, ISO 9001

2+ years in supplier quality management experience

Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field

Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lead Auditor

In-depth knowledge of quality management systems (AS9100, ISO 9001), GD&T, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, Fishbone)

Experience with supplier audits, performance rating systems, and corrective action processes

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to interface with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams

Experience in rocket propulsion, missile systems, or high-reliability manufacturing environments

Experience training, coaching and mentoring

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint