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Job Title: Manager, Quality Management

Job Code: 28078

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Description:

At L3Harris, we deliver mission-critical solutions that push the boundaries of technology and performance. We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) Manager to lead supplier quality strategies across complex aerospace and defense programs in Malabar FL. In this role, you will guide a team of Supplier Quality Engineers in advancing supplier capabilities, ensuring compliance with DoD and aerospace standards, and driving innovative approaches to supplier performance and resiliency. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment where your leadership directly supports the delivery of reliable solutions for our customers and the warfighter.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Supplier Quality Engineering team with a focus on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions to define and implement supplier quality strategies that strengthen product performance and program execution.
• Drive supplier approval, onboarding, and development using advanced quality tools, data-driven decision making, and risk-based thinking.
• Champion proactive quality assurance approaches, including APQP, AS9145, PPAP, and predictive analytics to reduce variability and improve supply chain robustness.
• Lead supplier audits, surveillance activities, and First Article Inspections (FAI) to ensure compliance with technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee supplier root cause and corrective action (RCCA) processes, ensuring systemic improvements and leveraging lessons learned across programs.
• Provide executive-level visibility into supplier risks, performance trends, and recovery actions; influence key stakeholders to drive timely solutions.
• Innovate supplier engagement by integrating digital tools, lean principles, and collaborative development practices that accelerate supplier resiliency.
• Represent Supplier Quality in program reviews, government/customer audits, and supplier development forums.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9145, ISO 9001, and DoD quality requirements.
• Expertise in APQP, PPAP, SPC, FAI, and supplier risk management.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with DCMA, DoD customers, and major aerospace primes.
• Advanced leadership skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and inspire across global supply chains.
• Proven track record of driving innovation in supplier quality management through digital transformation, analytics, and process optimization.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or similar); advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and directing experienced professionals, lower-level supervisors, or associate managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively within and outside the organization, including with customers or vendors.
• Experience in developing new concepts or standards and conducting extensive investigations to understand root causes of problems
• Proven track record in establishing operational plans that contribute to the achievement of job function results.
• Ability to lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.

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