Manager, Product Sourcing Engineer, Arsenal-1
Core
Managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers to execute supply chain strategies for the development and production of autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) for the U.S. military.
Role type
Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering
Builds
Barracuda family of autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) for hyper-scale manufacturing
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost engineering, supply chain strategy, team leadership, BOM management, value-stream mapping, component qualification, risk assessment, CAPEX management
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's in supply chain/engineering, defense/aerospace/automotive industry experience, large team influence
Technologies
Lattice OS, AAV platforms (Barracuda-100/250/500)
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals; Develop and implement supply chain strategies for continuity, quality, and cost optimization; Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues; Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency; Manage CAPEX throughout New Product Introduction (NPI); Drive BOM consolidation and risk assessment; Lead cost engineering activities to maximize total cost of ownership.
Seniority
Manager, 5+ years leadership experience