Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality Engineer, QMS Auditor

L3Harris Technologies

Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for maintaining quality standards in aerospace supply chain. Conducting audits and supporting supplier qualifications to ensure compliance and quality control.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the quality, conformity, and reliability of externally supplied materials, components, and services used in aerospace manufacturing
Conduct supplier qualifications, Quality Management System audits, and evaluate supplier processes
Drive effective quality controls, corrective actions, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
Perform supplier assessments, evaluations, and audits to determine supplier capability and compliance with standards
Conduct Quality Management System audits in support of AS9100 compliance
Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities using structured problem-solving methods
Maintain audit documentation and quality records in accordance with internal procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant quality experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related quality experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related quality experience
Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and supplier quality controls
Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, corrective action methods, and continuous improvement practices
Ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams to improve performance and reduce risk
Strong problem solving, RCCA and investigation experience
Strong Computer Skills using Power BI and other database frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality managementsupplier qualificationauditingroot cause analysiscorrective actioncontinuous improvementrisk reductionproblem-solvingaerospace manufacturing processessupplier quality controls

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationproblem solvingcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

AS9100 compliance