Global Supply Manager, Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components including CNC-machined parts, die castings, sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, bearings, fasteners, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting rapid iteration and production ramps.
• Lead RFQs, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations across global regions.
• Drive supplier footprint decisions aligned with cost, capacity, and geopolitical risk.
• Own should-cost models and drive costs down through design collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations.
• Define tooling strategies, capacity investments, and ramp plans with suppliers.
• Balance prototype speed with production scalability without burning bridges or budgets.
• Support NPI from early design through production ramp.
• Partner with Mechanical Engineering to influence DFM/DFA and reduce cost and lead time.
• SOURCE and manage prototype, pilot, and production suppliers while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Own supplier’s performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical parts.
• Resolve supply disruptions decisively and prevent repeats.
• Act as the supply chain owner for mechanical systems and subassemblies.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and executive teams.
• Operate with urgency, data, and accountability in a fast-moving robotics environment.

Qualifications

• Required:
• - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• - 7+ years of global sourcing or supply chain experience for mechanical hardware.
• - Strong understanding of CNC machining, casting, injection molding, and assembly processes.
• - Experience supporting NPI and scaling production in hardware-focused companies.
• - Proven ability to negotiate cost, capacity, and tooling with global suppliers.
• Preferred:
• - Experience in robotics, EV, automotive, or high-volume electromechanical products.
• - Sourcing experience across Asia, North America, and Europe.
• - Comfortable working directly with drawings, BOMs, and cost breakdowns.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $220,000 annually.

Compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits, which will be shared if an employment offer is extended.