Job Description :
This position is responsible for quality improvement issues related to suppliers and / or subcontractors of materials, products or services used in development or manufacturing.
- Analyze supplier performance and develop improvement plans for identified problem areas to drive down supplier DPPM and nonconformance rates
- Use Six Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics
- Provide training for basic quality methodologies to support supplier partnerships
- Support programs assessing potential new suppliers
- Implement Supplier Partnership concepts with focus suppliers
- Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, machining, fabrication, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Perform and evaluate root cause and corrective action to correct product / process deficiencies, ensuring implementation with suppliers and effectiveness of actions
- Perform elements of Advanced product Quality Planning (Process Flow Diagrams & Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, and First Articles)
- Perform SPC, Predictive Quality methodologies, and problem-solving methodologies
- Implement Zero Defect Plans (ZDP) with critical suppliers, acting as the key technical interface between suppliers and L3Harris by assisting suppliers to develop robust processes, performing process / product validations, recommending manufacturability improvements (process and design).
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Ability to obtain a US Security ClearancePreferred Additional Skills :
Top Secret US Security ClearanceAS9100 / ISO 9001 quality system experience.Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement elementsWorking knowledge of PPAP implementation and associated elementsDemonstrated ability to work through root cause analysisUnderstanding of quality control methods and processesSupplier Development and Engagement experienceExperience presenting to upper-level managementExperience with Predictive QualityZDP Project ManagementCommodity management experienceGeneral understanding of manufacturing, materials, test and design engineeringStrong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong experience with preparing and handling documentation for aerospace productsAbility to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive projects to closureAbility to perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using standard RCA toolsAbility to perform trend analysisAbility to work in a team environmentWillingness to travel up to 75% percentRequires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.#LI-CS2
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