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Key Responsibilities

Conduct supplier selection for a specific product,

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→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
→Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility
→Accountable for all NPI component procurement, on-time and correctly, to scale
→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 vendor component qualifications, ahead of production
→Reduce complexity: commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalization
→Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle
→Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

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5+ years of experience, ideally has background 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
Domain expertise must include value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level.
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Strong understanding of contracting processes and developing stages of program management
Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and manage program impacts across multiple stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong financial management skills, including budget development and tracking
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree preferred.
Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%)
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearance

Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth
Experience with both hardware and software development lifecycles
PMP certification or equivalent preferred