Director, Global Supply Management - Mechanicals
Core
Lead global supply chain and mechanical sourcing for autonomous drone hardware, ensuring cost-effective continuity and resilience for new product introductions.
Role type
Director, Global Supply Management (Mechanicals)
Builds
Resilient, scalable supply chain architecture and sourcing processes for high-performance drone mechanical components.
Domain
Aerospace/Defense (Drones) + Mechanical Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, supplier landscape knowledge, should-cost modeling, inventory strategy, capacity planning, supplier assessment, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership
Preferred skills
Change management, process management
Technologies
Injection molding, CNC machining, die casting, metal extrusions, fasteners, composites, liquid silicone rubber molding, precision metal stamping
Responsibilities
Align supplier selection and supply chain architecture with long-term product goals; direct team to manage commercial terms and deliveries for diverse mechanical components; develop component inventory strategies to support production; collaborate with Hardware Engineering to ensure cost-effective and manufacturable designs; establish supplier assessment processes with quantitative measures; support long-range capacity planning based on S&OP scenarios; hire and mentor a high-performing team.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution