Product Sourcing Engineer
Core
Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware across lifecycles, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Role type
Product Sourcing Engineer
Builds
Tactical rocket motors and associated hardware components
Domain
Defense technology / Solid rocket motors / Hardware engineering
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 simulation, manufacturing BOM consolidation, 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, energetics/SRM production experience, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment adaptability
Technologies
Lattice OS, simulation tools for mechanical & electronics designs
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers on concept scoping, trade-offs, and cost models; Drive manufacturing BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout NPI; Optimize supply network lead time via value-stream mapping; Complete BOM risk assessments and component qualifications; Lead cost engineering to converge cost curves; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC