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 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.
Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in supply chainAbility to travel 10% - 40% of the timeAbility to relocateDeeper experience withinAdvanced sourcing activitiesSupplier development (technologyEarly supplier engagementExposure to working in a fast-pace
Required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
6+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of software infrastructure and hardware integration
Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needs
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
Preferred
Master's degree or advanced technical degree in software or hardware engineering
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
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment
