Senior Supply Chain Manager/Supplier Engineer - PCBA
Core
Drive supply chain performance and manage suppliers for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), and Box Builds for the production of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Engineer
Builds
Global supply base for PCB, PCBA, and related electro-optical components and assemblies for utility-scale quantum systems
Domain
Quantum computing hardware manufacturing (silicon photonics, cryogenic operations)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, new product introduction (NPI), supplier capacity ramping, supply chain technical capability development, project management, business process development, ERP/PLM system proficiency
Preferred skills
DFx (Design for x), electro-optical assembly knowledge, opto-mechanical assembly knowledge, cryogenic operations experience
Technologies
NetSuite, Arena
Responsibilities
Negotiate delivery, pricing, and contract terms with key technology suppliers; Build, oversee, and project manage supplier relationships for large-scale engineering programs; Scale and mature a global supply base; Develop and enhance supplier selection and on-boarding processes; Develop and grow supplier technical capabilities; Partner with engineering and operations teams to align supplier performance with internal milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC