Technical fluency in mechanical and structural manufacturing
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to navigate regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for mechanical systems, including machined components, composite structures, mechanical COTS hardware, raw materials, and fuselage assemblies
Develop and implement a comprehensive Mechanical Supply Chain Strategy, managing a specialized vendor base to optimize value, performance, and long-term partnerships
Identify and onboard new suppliers to address capability or capacity gaps, establishing preferred suppliers for assigned mechanical categories
Conduct comprehensive supply chain assessments to ensure material readiness through development, qualification, ramp-up, and sustainment phases
Develop category-specific sourcing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and achieve departmental targets such as payment terms, cash flow, and cost savings
Partner with Engineering, Program Management, and Procurement to ensure timely sourcing, qualification, and delivery of mechanical components aligned with program milestones
Become technically fluent in engineering and manufacturing processes for structural and mechanical systems to provide design-for-procurement feedback and support design-for-supply-chain initiatives
Interface with hardware, test, and manufacturing teams to align software requirements and constraints, surfacing risks early and creating momentum
Support broader supply chain activities beyond mechanical systems, including sourcing, procurement, and material planning for adjacent hardware categories as needed to meet overall program requirements