Senior Level Quality Specialist Jobs
Senior level quality specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of quality systems, compliance frameworks, and the cross-functional initiatives that drive continuous improvement. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings and employers like Garver, LTM Limited, and V2X hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Code: 38237
Job Location: Mason, OH
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to join its Space & Sensors Division in Mason, OH. This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Space & Sensor business. Acting as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Key Initiative Support: Manufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products. Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
- Supplier Manufacturing Support: Leverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers can meet contract requirements. Support the new supplier selection process, providing technical input and expertise.
- Supplier Management Support: Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery, while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality. Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and FAIR packages from suppliers.
- Early detection and resolution of nonconformances.
- Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards, such as AS9100, ISO-9001, NADCAP, J-STD, IPC standards, etc.
- Travel of up to 40% domestically.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years’ experience in reading and interpreting designs/blueprints of complex nature. Understanding applicable quality standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP.
- 5+ years’ experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Value Stream Mapping, CAPA) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R).
- 5+ years' experience in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification.
- ASQ® Certifications.
- Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
- Experience with J-STD Workmanship, ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3), Teamcenter and TipQA.
- Highly motivated and ability to work independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Job Title: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Job Code: 38237
Job Location: Mason, OH
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to join its Space & Sensors Division in Mason, OH. This individual will report to the Supplier Quality Manager and provide Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) support for various projects in the Space & Sensor business. Acting as a central point of communication, ensuring that all team members are aligned with project goals, timelines, and budgets; the Sr. SQE will ensure suppliers deliver components that meet all requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Key Initiative Support: Manufacturability assessments of new and/or critical products. Lead from the front and be capable of providing expertise in various manufacturing processes to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Technical Problem-Solving excellence.
- Supplier Manufacturing Support: Leverage direct manufacturing experience to develop suppliers and ensure new and existing suppliers can meet contract requirements. Support the new supplier selection process, providing technical input and expertise.
- Supplier Management Support: Monitor and manage a portfolio of suppliers to continuously improve supplier performance KPIs in Quality and On-Time-Delivery, while minimizing Cost of Poor Quality. Review and approve PPAP, APQP, and FAIR packages from suppliers.
- Early detection and resolution of nonconformances.
- Apply effective interpretation and application of Quality Standards, such as AS9100, ISO-9001, NADCAP, J-STD, IPC standards, etc.
- Travel of up to 40% domestically.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of Quality Engineering experience or a minimum of 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
- 5+ years’ experience in reading and interpreting designs/blueprints of complex nature. Understanding applicable quality standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP.
- 5+ years’ experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Value Stream Mapping, CAPA) and quality tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Gage R&R).
- 5+ years' experience in auditing Quality Management Systems at suppliers.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing and 6-Sigma/OpEx Green Belt Certification.
- ASQ® Certifications.
- Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing experience.
- Experience with J-STD Workmanship, ANSI J-Standards (Class 3) and IPC Workmanship Standards (Class 3), Teamcenter and TipQA.
- Highly motivated and ability to work independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Senior Level Quality Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level quality specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned quality systems end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience leading audits, writing or revising quality standards, and mentoring junior staff sets strong candidates apart. Certifications like CQE or ASQ credentials reinforce technical credibility, and a history of measurable process improvements gives hiring managers a concrete reason to advance your application.
Which companies hire senior level quality specialists?
Companies hiring senior level quality specialists right now include Garver, LTM Limited, and V2X, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large manufacturers, regulated health care and medical device organizations, and aerospace and defense contractors where quality oversight carries significant compliance and safety responsibility.
Are there remote senior level quality specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 8% of senior level quality specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the strongest remote options typically found in software, consulting, and regulatory affairs roles. Positions tied to physical production lines, lab environments, or regulated manufacturing facilities are more likely to require on-site presence.
What makes a quality specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles shift from executing quality processes to owning them. That means designing or overhauling quality management systems, leading cross-departmental audits, representing quality in strategic decisions, and developing less experienced team members. The scope extends beyond a single product or process to the broader quality posture of a site, division, or product line, and accountability for outcomes rests directly with the role.
Which industries hire the most senior level quality specialists?
Senior Level quality specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, face significant liability for defects or non-compliance, and require experienced professionals who can build and sustain audit-ready quality programs rather than simply follow them.