Job Title: Supplier Development Engineer

　　Job Location: Philadelphia, PA

　　Job Schedule: 9/80 HYBRID w/ expected travel.

　　Job Description:

　　The Maritime Power & Energy Systems (MPES) Supplier Development Engineer, reports to the Sr. Manager, Supplier Development. The Supplier Development Engineer will work with a defined deck of suppliers to drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.

　　Essential Responsibilities

　　This position will have responsibilities and perform tasks in the following areas:

　　Collaborate with Supply Chain to execute commodity sourcing strategies that can withstand business disruption.

　　Work with Supply Chain to support the Get to Green initiatives.

　　Support MPES divisions with new supplier assessments, source inspections, FAI’s, etc. as required.

　　Manage a defined group of suppliers including Supplier ZDP and APQP for the assigned supplier deck.

　　Implement IMS policies, procedures and standards for Supplier Development that drive a preventive, zero defect culture of quality, supplier excellence and customer satisfaction.

　　Utilize Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), SPC, Predictive Quality methodologies, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Six Sigma and Lean Concepts to drive supplier improvements.

　　Lead RCCA activities for systemic quality issues and complete on-site corrective action validation and effectiveness

　　Train, mentor and evaluate RCCA responses for robustness.

　　Conduct on-site quality system assessments.

　　Deliver quality tools training to our supply base and our internal Supplier Quality professionals.

　　Provide input to the annual operating plans and business strategies for the Supplier Development organization.

　　Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or technical field with 6+ years of experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

　　Experience in supplier development, operations, supply chain and/or quality.

　　APQP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) experience required.

　　Subject Matter Expert in Zero Defect Plans including data analysis, supplier reactive work and supplier proactive work.

　　Proven problem-solving experience including 8D – containment, defining the problem, root cause analysis, corrective action and reach across

　　AS9100 / ISO9001 quality system and process audit experience required.

　　Experience with APQP approved.

　　Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

　　Travel as required, up to 60%.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　FAI, AS9102 experience

　　Lean Manufacturing experience and certification

　　Six Sigma Black Belt and/or RedX experience and certification

　　APQP, SPC, FMEA, Control Plan and MSA experience

　　L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.