Global Supply Manager, Mechanical
Core
Own global sourcing strategy for mechanically complex parts in humanoid robots, managing supplier selection, cost, capacity, quality, and risk from prototype to volume production.
Role type
Senior Global Supply Manager (Mechanical Hardware)
Builds
Humanoid robots
Domain
Robotics / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, supplier selection and qualification, cost modeling and negotiation, capacity planning, risk mitigation, NPI support, DFM/DFA collaboration, CNC machining knowledge, die casting knowledge, injection molding knowledge, assembly process knowledge
Preferred skills
Robotics industry experience, EV industry experience, automotive industry experience, high-volume electromechanical product experience, global sourcing across Asia/North America/Europe, BOM and cost breakdown analysis
Technologies
CNC machining, die casting, injection molding, electromechanical assemblies
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components, identify and onboard suppliers, lead RFQs and supplier negotiations, drive supplier footprint decisions, own should-cost models, define tooling strategies, support NPI from design through production ramp, partner with engineering on DFM/DFA, manage supplier performance and resolve disruptions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC