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We are looking for a highly driven and technically proficient Senior R&D Supply Chain Specialist to join our fast-moving Global Supply Chain Organization in support of engineering. This role sits at the center of rapid hardware development, supporting engineering teams designing and building complex electronic systems under tight, shifting timelines. You will operate with a startup mindset—moving quickly, removing obstacles, identifying creative sourcing paths, and keeping development builds on track despite evolving designs, supply volatility, and aggressive schedules. You must be comfortable with ambiguity, thrive under pressure, and bring a deep understanding of electronics, PCB manufacturing, and hardware prototyping.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the hands-on supply chain counterpart for fast-paced electronics engineering teams working on multiple, rapidly evolving hardware projects
Translate early-stage concepts, evolving BOMs, and mid-design changes into actionable sourcing steps with minimal delay
Provide engineers with real-time insights on component availability, alternates, obsolescence, and quick-turn manufacturing options
Identify supply issues before they become blockers and propose workaround paths immediately
Own sourcing and procurement for electronic components, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, connectors, sensors, RF parts, embedded modules, and custom mechanical parts
React quickly to BOM updates and design pivots, securing materials that keep prototype and pilot builds moving with minimal downtime
Manage relationships with agile suppliers capable of quick-turn, small-batch production
Lead efforts to find alternative components or new supply paths within hours—not weeks—when shortages occur
Work closely with electronics suppliers to understand lead time constraints, technical manufacturing capabilities, DFM implications, and opportunities for fast-track builds
Support technical capability assessments of PCB/PCBA vendors, machining partners, and component distributors
Negotiate accelerated manufacturing slots, expedite shipments, and secure prototypes under extremely compressed timelines
Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and operations to remove obstacles and maintain build readiness
Maintain complete visibility into prototype schedules, engineering changes, and material risks—communicating clearly and frequently
Operate with a bias for action: if something is unclear, you chase it
if something breaks, you fix it
if something is missing, you find it
Build and maintain a living view of supply risks across all active programs
proactively propose mitigation actions
Keep sourcing documentation, cost tracking, and procurement data updated even under fast-moving conditions
Bring an experimentation mindset: test new suppliers, new sourcing channels, new manufacturing partners, and new tools to reduce lead times and cost
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Supply Chain, or similar
5+ years of direct experience in electronics sourcing, component procurement, or engineering supply chain roles in fast-moving hardware environments
Strong technical understanding of semiconductors, passive components, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, embedded electronics, and prototyping flows
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in startup-like conditions—tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and rapid cycles