Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy
Core
Drive the strategic plan to build a world-class drone manufacturing ecosystem and stable, compliant supply chains for autonomous flight systems.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain and manufacturing strategy leader
Builds
Domestic drone manufacturing facilities, compliant supply chains, and critical component sourcing strategies
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
supply chain strategy, manufacturing operations, commodity management, regulatory compliance, make-versus-buy analysis, supplier development, vertical integration, multi-tier traceability
Preferred skills
NDAA compliance, country-of-origin analysis, UAS/aerospace background, battery/sensor/PCB commodity expertise, production line setup
Technologies
NDAA, Blue UAS Framework, DDP Supply Chain Framework, FAA Part 107
Responsibilities
Develop strategic sourcing and supplier-development plans; assess make-versus-buy and vertical integration; manage multi-tier country-of-origin and compliance traceability; influence component selection during design reviews; report on product compliance risks and market-access pathways.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
