K2 Space · 1 month ago
Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Lead
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expK2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Lead to manage and optimize the end-to-end supply chain process. This role involves ensuring efficient movement of materials and products, analyzing data for demand forecasting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
ConsultingFurnitureReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Source electrical hardware across the satellite often on expedited lead times including commodities such as: Sensors, PCBs, PCBAs, Harness assemblies, Connectors, Wire, Integrated Circuits, SMD components
Negotiate costs on electrical components
Provide design for manufacturability feedback for new electrical designs
Manage Bill of Materials for electrical assemblies and consumables
Lead Clear to Builds with engineering to ensure assembly milestones are completed to hit critical company deadlines
Develop long term forecasting and analytics tools to set up full scale satellite production for success
Develop and manage supplier base to support ongoing development across satellites subsystems from NPI through production phases
Act as the primary interface between suppliers and internal customers including: supplier onboarding, evaluation, negotiation, and project management
Source high complexity commodities to find multiple long term paths to secure supply for critical electrical assemblies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience of supply chain management or engineering in the aerospace industry
2+ years of experience in procuring the following commodities: PCBs, PCBAs, and Harness assemblies
Experience managing suppliers in a fast-paced environment
Vendor management and negotiation experience
Strong understanding of quality control practices such as issue tickets
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment with engineering, production, and finance
Ability to travel up to 25-50% of the time
Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, electrical, aerospace, mathematics, or other relevant engineering discipline
3+ years of technical procurement experience
3+ years in a new product introduction environment
Prior experience with space grade electronics
Bill of Material Management and Planning Experience
Experience implementing AS9100 or completing AS9100 audits
Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings
Prior leadership experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Company
K2 Space
Office design, fit out, refurbishment and furniture company
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Geoff Osman
Managing director
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