At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with teams to enhance supplier performance and drive innovation in defence tech.
- Company: Join L3Harris, a leader in defence technology with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and offers excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your career in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement within engineering or manufacturing, with knowledge of quality planning processes.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. The Brighton business, part of the Release Systems & Antennas division in the Aerospace domain, designs and manufactures release systems for aircraft such as the F‑35, Gripen and Typhoon. Our Brighton facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space.
A few of our employee benefits are:
- Half day finish on a Friday
- 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Private medical insurance with optional family cover
- Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
- Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
- Group income protection
- Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health‑care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
- Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
- Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)
What the role will involve:
- Interface with Procurement, Project, Engineering & Quality teams to prioritise supplier development needs by component to improve cost competitiveness or supply constraints.
- Research external market information and entrepreneurial companies to identify potential sources and suppliers.
- Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes.
- Assess new and existing supplier capabilities to meet product, cost, quality, capacity, and fulfilment ensuring suppliers can meet requirements for performance, quality, cost and delivery of components, including AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other applicable customer and internal quality system requirements.
- Drive improvements utilising Lean methodologies, supplier scorecards and supplier audit, ensuring supplier compliance, whilst driving systematic problem solving and process improvement plans to deliver value.
- Develop positive relationships and work closely with sourcing leaders to manage, implement and track supplier/engineering, design changes, capacity studies and New Product Introduction, and transfers.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership to sourcing and development of suppliers with respect to technology, performance, quality, cost, logistics and delivery.
- Responsible for leading the solution for supplier component concerns, driving Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), customer interaction, supplier interaction, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) support, supplier component development and approval and supplier cost improvements.
- Perform due diligence checks supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
What you’ll bring:
- Significant previous experience of procurement within an engineering / manufacturing biased industry. (ISO9001 and / or Defence Certified).
- Unrestricted travel on an occasional basis will be required.
- Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
Important to know:
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Supplier Development Engineer in Brighton employer: Harris Geospatial Solutions
L3Harris is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its employees, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Brighton. With a strong commitment to innovation in defence technology, employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, flexible working options, and comprehensive health and wellness programmes, all while contributing to critical national security missions. The Brighton facility not only provides state-of-the-art manufacturing space but also fosters a collaborative environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Harris Geospatial Solutions Recruitment Team
