Product Sourcing Engineer
Core
Drives strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware across the lifecycle, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Role type
Product Sourcing Engineer
Builds
Product hardware supply networks and manufacturing BOMs for defense technology systems
Domain
Defense technology, hardware engineering, supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier selection, concept scoping, feature trade-off analysis, should cost modeling, joint design development, mechanical & electronics design simulation, make vs buy analysis, BOM development, CAPEX management, value-stream mapping, BOM risk assessment, component qualification, cost engineering, TCO optimization
Preferred skills
Master's degree, electronics/mechanical device design, commodity sourcing, supplier development, early supplier engagement, high-regulatory environment experience, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, 3D command and control systems
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection, partner with suppliers to accelerate product development, drive make vs buy analysis, manage CAPEX throughout NPI, conduct value-stream mapping, complete BOM risk assessment, lead cost engineering activities, manage ad-hoc cost issues
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC