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Remote supplier development manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed manufacturing, tech, and consumer goods teams hiring for this role. Employers hiring remotely right now include VSE, Avnet, and L3Harris. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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See related jobsL3Harris 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Supplier Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer – Integrated Supplier Team (IST)
Job Code: 47724
Location: Field / Remote - HSV, AL Base (Ideally local to assigned supplier to minimize travel - Lincoln, Nebraska, Tucson, Arizona, or Hunting Beach, California)
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to support the Integrated Supplier Team (IST). This role acts as a primary technical liaison between internal engineering teams and critical suppliers to ensure quality, schedule, and technical execution across high‑priority defense programs. The Lead Supplier Engineer evaluates supplier capabilities, drives process improvements, resolves complex technical issues, and supports new product and process development. This position leads high‑impact initiatives with minimal oversight and contributes directly to supplier performance, product integrity, and mission success.
Essential Functions:
Communicate, interpret, and translate complex Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and drawing requirements for suppliers.- Lead supplier engagements to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, and technical risks.
- Oversee and resolve nonconforming product issues, including leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
- Implement root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to improve supplier processes and reduce defects.
- Manage supplier product and process changes, including those supporting production ramp‑up.
- Perform technical evaluations of supplier proposals to support cost and price analysis.
- Partner with internal Design, Project, and Manufacturing Engineering; Supplier Quality; and Subcontracts teams to resolve technical challenges impacting yield, quality, and schedule.
- Report supplier technical health, risks, and performance metrics to internal stakeholders.
- Field-based role with travel requirements ranging from 25%–75%, depending on supplier location.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of related engineering or supplier development experience; OR Graduate Degree with 7 years of related experience; OR In lieu of a degree, 13 years of supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or technical experience.- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with DMAIC, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA).- Proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office 365.
- Knowledge of advanced aerospace materials including composites, refractory/high‑temperature materials, elastomers, and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
- Strong GD&T knowledge for design evaluation and drawing interpretation.
- Lean Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Ability to use data analytics and emerging digital tools, including AI‑enabled solutions, for enhanced problem solving.
- Ability to mentor suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Solid Rocket Motors (SRM), Divert and Attitude Control Systems (DACS), or missile defense systems.
- Strong communication skills, including preparation of supplier health reports and technical presentations.
- Ability to lead supplier technical discussions, working sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC is $127,500 – $236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland (Ohio), Vermont, and Virginia is $110,500 – $205,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amounts may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Benefits may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Supplier Engineer / Supplier Development Engineer – Integrated Supplier Team (IST)
Job Code: 47724
Location: Field / Remote - HSV, AL Base (Ideally local to assigned supplier to minimize travel - Lincoln, Nebraska, Tucson, Arizona, or Hunting Beach, California)
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to support the Integrated Supplier Team (IST). This role acts as a primary technical liaison between internal engineering teams and critical suppliers to ensure quality, schedule, and technical execution across high‑priority defense programs. The Lead Supplier Engineer evaluates supplier capabilities, drives process improvements, resolves complex technical issues, and supports new product and process development. This position leads high‑impact initiatives with minimal oversight and contributes directly to supplier performance, product integrity, and mission success.
Essential Functions:
Communicate, interpret, and translate complex Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and drawing requirements for suppliers.- Lead supplier engagements to assess manufacturing capability, capacity, and technical risks.
- Oversee and resolve nonconforming product issues, including leading Material Review Board (MRB) activities.
- Implement root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures to improve supplier processes and reduce defects.
- Manage supplier product and process changes, including those supporting production ramp‑up.
- Perform technical evaluations of supplier proposals to support cost and price analysis.
- Partner with internal Design, Project, and Manufacturing Engineering; Supplier Quality; and Subcontracts teams to resolve technical challenges impacting yield, quality, and schedule.
- Report supplier technical health, risks, and performance metrics to internal stakeholders.
- Field-based role with travel requirements ranging from 25%–75%, depending on supplier location.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of related engineering or supplier development experience; OR Graduate Degree with 7 years of related experience; OR In lieu of a degree, 13 years of supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or technical experience.- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with DMAIC, 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA).- Proficiency with engineering software and Microsoft Office 365.
- Knowledge of advanced aerospace materials including composites, refractory/high‑temperature materials, elastomers, and Thermal Protection Systems (TPS).
- Strong GD&T knowledge for design evaluation and drawing interpretation.
- Lean Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Ability to use data analytics and emerging digital tools, including AI‑enabled solutions, for enhanced problem solving.
- Ability to mentor suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Experience with Solid Rocket Motors (SRM), Divert and Attitude Control Systems (DACS), or missile defense systems.
- Strong communication skills, including preparation of supplier health reports and technical presentations.
- Ability to lead supplier technical discussions, working sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC is $127,500 – $236,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland (Ohio), Vermont, and Virginia is $110,500 – $205,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amounts may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Benefits may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and collective bargaining agreements.
#LI-SP1
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote supplier development manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field
- Experience conducting supplier audits and corrective action management
- Proficiency with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plan development
- Demonstrated ability to manage supplier qualification and onboarding processes
- Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance tracking tools
- Professional certification such as ASQ CQE, CSCP, or equivalent is preferred
Tips for Your Remote Supplier Development Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote supplier development manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than on-site ones, so acting on new listings quickly matters.
Show your async supplier communication skills
Remote employers want supplier development managers who can drive corrective actions, quality improvements, and new supplier qualifications entirely through written communication. Include specific examples in your resume of supplier issues you resolved through email, shared documentation, or video calls rather than on-site visits.
Demonstrate remote audit and assessment experience
Virtual supplier audits and remote PPAP reviews are real skills in distributed supply chain teams. If you've conducted supplier assessments remotely using video walkthroughs, digital checklist tools, or shared quality portals, call that out explicitly. It directly answers the question remote hiring managers ask first.
Highlight cross-time-zone supplier management
Many remote supplier development manager roles involve working with suppliers in multiple time zones. Show you've coordinated development programs, corrective action plans, or qualification timelines asynchronously across regions. Naming the specific tools you used, such as shared project trackers or structured status update cadences, adds credibility.
Remote Supplier Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote supplier development manager job?
Target remote-first manufacturers, tech hardware companies, and consumer goods brands that run distributed supply chain teams, since these organizations are most likely to hire supplier development managers without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort managing supplier relationships across time zones. Demonstrated experience with virtual supplier audits, digital quality management systems, and async cross-functional collaboration gives you a real edge over candidates who haven't worked in distributed environments.
Which companies hire remote supplier development managers?
Companies hiring remote supplier development managers right now include VSE, Avnet, and L3Harris, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first manufacturers, enterprise technology companies, and consumer goods firms with distributed supply chain teams are among the most consistent employers of supplier development managers in fully remote roles.
Can you get a remote supplier development manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in supplier development are harder to land because employers expect you to manage supplier relationships independently from day one without in-office oversight. Your best path is through smaller remote-first companies or startups that need supplier support but can't afford senior hires. Showing concrete results from procurement coursework, internships, or adjacent roles in purchasing or quality assurance, along with strong written communication samples, signals you can operate independently in a distributed team.
Do you need a degree for remote supplier development manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers list a bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business as preferred rather than required, especially when a candidate brings hands-on supplier development or quality management experience. Remote hiring teams weigh demonstrated results, such as cost reductions, supplier scorecards, or corrective action outcomes, alongside or ahead of formal credentials. Professional certifications in supply chain or quality management can further offset the absence of a degree for remote roles.
Which industries hire the most remote supplier development managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote supplier development managers are Media & Entertainment and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed supply chain teams that coordinate supplier performance, qualification, and improvement programs across multiple geographies, making remote supplier development manager roles a practical fit for their operating models.
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