Senior Sourcing Engineer
$124,700–$161,200 year
On-siteCamarillo, California, United States
Job Summary
Own engineering-led supplier strategy for complex, high-impact programs by architecting supply chain excellence and resolving critical manufacturing challenges. Bridge Engineering and Procurement to unlock supplier innovation, accelerate program execution, and align capabilities with quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Lead supplier qualification, vendor management, and manufacturability analysis while mitigating supply chain risks. Conduct comprehensive reviews of engineering drawings, CAD models, and specifications to identify sourcing risks and optimization opportunities. Collaborate directly with suppliers to clarify engineering intent, evaluate manufacturability, and resolve complex manufacturing questions through applied engineering judgment. Prepare technical assessments and trade-off analyses to drive decisions forward in partnership with design engineers. This on-site role in Camarillo, CA, supports advanced microfiltration product development and single-use systems for lifesaving drugs and therapies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 7 years of progressive experience in mechanical design product development manufacturing engineering or related engineeringmanufacturing environments
- 5 years of hands on technical sourcing supplier coordination or supplier development experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
- Demonstrated experience working with machine shops fabrication shops contract manufacturers and other external manufacturing partners; track record of successful supplier relationships and supplier development
- Deep technical understanding of manufacturing processes materials tolerances finishes quality systems and manufacturing constraints across multiple disciplines machining fabrication welding finishing plastics
- Advanced ability to read interpret and apply engineering drawings CAD models specifications bills of material and supplier documentation; experience with technical documentation review and clarification
- Proficiency with CAD software; demonstrated ability to make part drawing and manufacturing instruction updates under design engineer direction and in accordance with change control processes
- Strong problem solving negotiation and relationship management skills; track record of building and maintaining productive long term supplier relationships
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems
- Advanced experience with supplier audits supplier performance evaluations first article review supplier issue resolution and supplier development programs
- This is an on site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo CA
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with sourcing tools procurement systems or supplier quality management systems preferred
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