Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list
Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements
Feature trade-off / trade tables
Should cost / Clean sheet models
Joint design development, via clear statements of work
Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs
Drive make verse buy analysis
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility
Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility
Complete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.
Qualification
Ability to travel up to 25% of the timeAbility to relocateDeeper experience withinAdvanced sourcing activitiesSupplier development (technologyEarly supplier engagement
Required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field
5+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices
Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Morrisville, NC
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced technical degree
Deeper experience within:
Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices
Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers
Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)
Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization
Ideal candidate has worked in highly regulatory environment, preferably energetics and solid rocket motor (SRM) production
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
