Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Tactical Recon & Strike
Core
Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for Tactical Recon & Strike product portfolio across lifecycles.
Role type
Senior Product Sourcing Engineer
Builds
Tactical Recon & Strike product portfolio
Domain
Defense technology / Electronics and mechanical devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier selection, supplier engagement, design of electronics/mechanical devices, value/procurement engineering, TCO analysis, BOM management, CAPEX management, value-stream mapping, BOM risk assessment, component qualification, cost engineering, commonality optimization, supplier rationalization
Preferred skills
mechanical engineering, commodity/sourcing management, supplier development, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment experience
Technologies
Lattice OS
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers for concept scoping, feature trade-offs, should-cost models, and joint design development; Drive BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout NPI; Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize lead time; Complete BOM risk assessments and alternate sourcing; Ensure component qualifications; Lead cost engineering to maximize TCO; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC