Senior Product Sourcing Engineer
Core
Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for aerial robotic systems (drones) across their lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Product Sourcing Engineer (Defense Robotics)
Builds
Aerial robotic systems (drones) for coordinated team operations with ground forces
Domain
Defense technology / Robotics / Aerial Systems
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Supplier selection, cost engineering, BOM management, value-stream mapping, component qualification, CAPEX management, supplier development, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development
Preferred skills
Electronics/mechanical device design experience, commodity/sourcing management background, startup environment experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, Ghost, Altius, Roadrunner
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and should-cost models; Drive BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout NPI; Optimize supply network lead time via value-stream mapping; Lead cost engineering to maximize TCO; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC