Lead Supplier Development Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, ALPhoenix, AZSacramento, CALincoln, NE
Salary
$127,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $182k
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $157,500–$211,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $182k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Supplier Development Engineer

Lead, Supplier Development Engineer serves as a critical technical liaison within the Integrated Supplier Team to ensure program execution and supplier excellence across major defense programs. The role involves translating complex technical data packages and drawing requirements for suppliers while managing manufacturing capabilities, risks, and nonconforming products through Material Review Board activities. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing root-cause analysis, overseeing product change requests, and conducting technical evaluations of supplier proposals to support cost and price analysis. Candidates must possess expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, advanced problem-solving methodologies like DMAIC or 8D, and familiarity with aerospace materials such as composites and thermal protection systems. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analytics tools to resolve issues impacting yield, quality, and schedule for missile defense systems and solid rocket motor components.

What you'll do

  • Translate and interpret complex technical data packages and drawing requirements for suppliers.
  • Lead supplier engagements to assess manufacturing capabilities, capacity, and technical risks.
  • Resolve issues related to nonconforming products and lead Material Review Board activities.
  • Implement root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve supplier quality and processes.
  • Manage supplier product and process change requests to support production ramp-up.
  • Perform technical evaluations of supplier proposals for cost and price analysis.
  • Report supplier technical health, risks, and performance metrics to internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience, a graduate degree and 7 years of experience, or 13 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Experience interpreting complex technical data packages and drawing requirements for suppliers.
  • Proficiency in advanced problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, and RCCA (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) for design evaluation and drawing interpretation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with aerospace materials like composites, high-temperature materials, and elastomers (preferred).
  • Experience with Solid Rocket Motor components, Divert and Attitude Control Systems, or missile defense systems (preferred).
  • Certifications such as Lean Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).

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