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Director of Supply Chain Management

X-Bow Systems is hiring a Director of Supply Chain Management (SCM) to lead SCM ...

Location

United States , Luling

Salary:

Not provided

X-Bow Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, SCM, or a related field. 10+ years progressive SCM experience in defense, aerospace, propulsion, energetics, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. 5+ years of experience as a people manager leading SCM teams at the senior manager or director level, with direct supervisory responsibility for a meaningful-sized (multi-level) organization rather than a small team of individual contributors. Strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and build consensus with internal senior leadership and external stakeholders. Deep understanding of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Proficiency in procurement software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Certification in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPSM), a Master's degree in SCM, Operations, or Business Administration, knowledge of FAR/DFAR, and deep understanding of aerospace industry standards, such as AS9100, long-lead engineered components, and complex global logistics are all pluses.

Job Responsibility

Lead SCM for the entire X-Bow enterprise
Develop and drive a multi-year Procurement strategy roadmap focusing on cost savings, secondary sources of supply, and building strategic partnerships
Create value and drive margin through innovative cost savings initiatives
Lead the procurement team in achieving established cost savings goals, improving efficiencies, and ensuring quality and compliance
Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices
Prepare weekly spend reporting and coordinate with accounting staff for timely vendor invoice payments
Communicate procurement strategies, performance, and cost-saving initiatives weekly to senior management and relevant stakeholders
Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and vendors
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to optimize value and mitigate risks
Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits packages
Opportunities for career growth and development

Fulltime

Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead the development of electrical systems that power and protect the next gener...

Location

United Kingdom , Coventry

Salary:

45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

NP Aerospace Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience working within defence, aerospace, automotive, or specialist vehicle engineering environments
Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, architectures, and electro-mechanical integration
Experience interpreting and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation
Knowledge of electrical integration within complex vehicle platforms
Practical problem-solving capability with a focus on reliability, manufacturability, and safety
Experience with configuration management, engineering change processes, and systems engineering principles
Experience supporting prototype development, validation and testing

Job Responsibility

Take technical ownership of electrical engineering activities across assigned vehicle programmes
Lead the development and integration of electrical architectures, wiring systems, and vehicle electronic subsystems
Guide engineering solutions from concept through design, validation, and production readiness
Work closely with the Chief Engineer, Project Managers, Design Office and cross-functional teams
Support prototype development, testing, and qualification activities while resolving technical challenges and managing engineering change
Engage with customers and partners during technical reviews
Support engineering inputs to bids and proposals
Produce high-quality engineering documentation and manufacturing data packs

What we offer

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities
Flexible start and finish times
25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more
Two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
Competitive pension scheme (9% combined employer/employee contributions)
Life cover at 3x base salary
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs
Career development and advancement opportunities within a global business

Fulltime

Program Manager (Defense Systems)

This position carries dual responsibilities in the X-Bow Defense Systems Sector....

Location

United States , Salt Lake City; Luling; Huntsville; Sacramento

Salary:

Not provided

X-Bow Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management, project engineering or control account management (CAM) in the aerospace or defense industry
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical) or a related field
Experience in proposal development and management in a relevant field
Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Technical expertise in solid rocket motor design, development, and manufacturing highly desired
A Master's degree or PMP certification is advantageous

Job Responsibility

Serve as primary Defense Systems contact to the X-Bow Business Development Directorate
Identify and track upcoming Bids and Proposal activities potentially requiring Defense Systems Sector support
Work with Defense Systems Divisions to develop and track resource assignments and ensure successful support and balanced workloads
Directly support proposal development and/or editing of Defense Systems proposal contributions
Develop comprehensive program plans that outline goals, timelines, resources, and budget requirements
Oversee the execution of program plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain across different projects within the program
Manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal allocation to meet program objectives
Serve as the primary point of contact for all program stakeholders, including team members, executives, and government representatives and external partners
Communicate program progress, challenges, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders, maintaining transparency and collaboration

Fulltime

Program Business Manager

The Program Business Manager (PBM) works closely with the Project Engineer, Shop...

Location

United States , Mojave

Salary:

86320.00 - 160560.00 USD / Year

Scaled Composites

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 6 years relevant experience or Master’s Degree and 4 years relevant experience
Proven experience in MS Project scheduling, including creating, updating, and analyzing complex project schedules
Experience working in a SAP environment
Ability to see the whole picture and understand what it will take to complete a project within cost and schedule
Exceptional organizational skills
Ability to develop and analyze data, and present findings to customers and management
Strong analytical problem solving skills and ability to implement sound critical thinking skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project
Ability to implement budgeting concepts

Job Responsibility

Work closely with Contracts department, during contract award, to fully understand the contracted scope of work to be performed
Develop an earned value reporting process in order to meet program requirements
Develop and maintain production schedules for complex aerospace systems
Ensure alignment between manufacturing capacity and program timelines
Support proposals and bids by providing accurate cost estimates
Track actual costs vs. planned costs and identify variances
Forecast labor, material, and equipment needs based on program requirements
Develop strategies to mitigate bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery
Collaborate with the Project Engineer and shop lead to generate and maintain a schedule, with clearly defined milestones
adjust the budget and schedule to reflect any contractual changes

What we offer

100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching
Relocation assistance may be available

Fulltime

Certification Engineer

The post holder will be responsible for working within multi-disciplined Enginee...

Location

United Kingdom , Banbridge

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a relevant Engineering degree/relevant Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or a minimum of 2 years working in an Engineering environment
Ability to provide input to technical solutions on a wide range of problems, understanding manufacturing and certification principles
Previous experience of contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects
Self-starter and decompose moderately complex projects into individual tasks and processes
Organised individual, able to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional individuals, departments and organisations with a general good attitude and disposition

Job Responsibility

Preparing all necessary documents, such as specifications, technical plans and reports related to aircraft seating
Working under the direction of the Lead with outside vendors, internal departments and other engineering disciplines for compliant, airworthy products
Working on concessions through internal processes to ensure continued airworthiness
Supporting change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis and implementation
Working with internal customers to assist with troubleshooting on product investigation and resolution of issues
Supporting statement of work and bids for new customer requests
Working in project teams designing new products, ensuring they will meet reliability and airworthiness standards to perform consistently in specified operating environments
Identifying airworthiness risk and lead root cause analysis and proposed solutions

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
Flexi time working
£5,000 employee referral bonus
Health cash plan
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme

Fulltime

Senior Capture Manager

The Senior Capture Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and winni...

Location

United States , San Diego; Reston

Salary:

150370.00 - 255630.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 12 years related business experience with an emphasis on capture and/or program management work
Demonstrated ability to prioritize continuous professional growth and self-improvement, with a focus on staying current with industry trends and best practices
Active US Secret Clearance and ability to achieve and retain a TS/SCI clearance
Successful experience both managing and winning large (>$50M lifecycle value) and complex programs involving the design, development / manufacture, and sustainment of complex solutions for the Intelligence and Defense markets among the programs areas listed below for the C4ISR Systems business: IC or DoW programs and experience
Software Development
Commercial Software Solutions
FAR 15, FAR 10, or OTA type acquisitions

Job Responsibility

Develops and executes strategic and tactical plans, both short and long range, for the pursuit and successful capture of key opportunities
Ensures that all captures follow the business winning standards, processes and lifecycle management review processes and are tailored to the specific constraints of each capture
Leads a matrixed team of functional and support specialists throughout the capture to develop the overall solution (technical, management, pricing, past performance, and other elements)
Develops with Business Development customer contact plans related to the capture pursuit
Develops with Business Development an understanding of bid price sensitivity, applying an overarching pricing strategy, including assessing risk and opportunity, reflected in an integrated technical, management, and business strategy
Leads the development of an integrated offering and works with the solution team and the assigned proposal manager to ensure win strategies and compliant/compelling offerings drive the submitted proposal
Sets, communicates and gains approval for bid teaming and subcontracting strategy and facilitates negotiation and documentation of teaming agreements
Serves as the strategic thought leader, discussion- and decision-driver through the capture process including presenting capture plan activities and results to executive leadership team
Plans and manages new business funds (NBF) budgets for opportunity pursuits and briefs executive management to gain approval for each phase of the capture life cycle

What we offer

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
and life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays

Fulltime

CEMA Principal Procurement Analyst

In support of a Business Area with over $1 billion in annual revenue and materia...

Location

United States , Hudson

Salary:

101398.00 - 172377.00 USD / Year

Baesystems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 6 years experience or Bachelor's Degree in related discipline and 4 years or more of directly related work experience, preferably in a government-contracting environment
Experience in a large, complex multifaceted electronics design & manufacturing environment
Familiarity with defense aerospace industry & regulations and the understanding of the role of procurement in complex industries
FAR and DFAR regulations
Experience in buying across various commodities (electronics, mechanical, PWB’s, cables, optics…)
Demonstrated ability to resolve contractual and performance issues with suppliers
Project / Supplier Management
Financial Acumen
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of FAR and DFAR regulations and the nature of flow down requirements

Job Responsibility

Procure materials, equipment, supplies and services of a highly-specialized and complex nature based on program-specific requirements and specifications
Develops purchase orders in accordance with specifications, requirements, work statements and terms and conditions
Lead procurement activities and assigned commodities required for the sourcing of complex programs for material, software, and services
Will help develop, support and execute sourcing strategies based on existing and forecasted spend, demand and supply challenges and marketplace conditions, ensuring alignment with the Business Area objectives
Prepares/reviews proposals, develops evaluation criteria, selects or recommends suppliers, creates electronic purchase orders (ePO) files for review, prepares awards and administers resulting purchase orders
Negotiates additions, deletions, or modifications to purchase orders and resolves invoicing issues
Follow and execute to established and approved procurement policies and procedures in order to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements while maintaining good supplier relations
Responsible for Procurement Compliance and Cost/Price Analysis
Supplier engagement, management, development and production ramp-up
Negotiating and ensuring compliance to internal and external policies

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Fulltime

Certification Engineer

The post holder will be responsible for working within multi-disciplined Enginee...

Location

United Kingdom , Banbridge

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hold a relevant Engineering degree/relevant Apprenticeship (or equivalent) or a minimum of 2 years working in an Engineering environment
Ability to provide input to technical solutions on a wide range of problems, understanding manufacturing and certification principles
Previous experience of contributing to the completion of specific programs and projects
Self-starter and decompose moderately complex projects into individual tasks and processes
Organised individual, able to work effectively with a variety of cross-functional individuals, departments and organisations with a general good attitude and disposition

Job Responsibility

Preparing all necessary documents, such as specifications, technical plans and reports related to aircraft seating
Working under the direction of the Lead with outside vendors, internal departments and other engineering disciplines for compliant, airworthy products
Working on concessions through internal processes to ensure continued airworthiness
Supporting change management through research, concepts, design reviews, trade studies, impact analysis and implementation
Working with internal customers to assist with troubleshooting on product investigation and resolution of issues
Supporting statement of work and bids for new customer requests
Working in project teams designing new products, ensuring they will meet reliability and airworthiness standards to perform consistently in specified operating environments
Identifying airworthiness risk and lead root cause analysis and proposed solutions

What we offer

Competitive salary
Annual bonus (linked to company performance)
33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service)
Flexi time working
£5,000 employee referral bonus
Health cash plan
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme

Fulltime

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