Outsource Manufacturing Coordinator

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact between Axiom and its vendor base, fostering strong, long-term working relationships.
• Collaborate with outside vendors and service providers to coordinate quotes, deliveries and all associated deliverables or supporting products (i.e., documentation, tooling, etc.).
• Translate internal engineering and manufacturing requirements - including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials into clear, concise work packages for vendor execution.
• Identify and evaluate third-party manufacturers, sub-contractors, and service providers specializing in aerospace components, processes (e.g., machining, specialized coatings, non-destructive testing), and services.
• Ensure all potential Axiom partners hold requisite AS9100/ISO 9001 certifications, quality clearances, and meet internal aerospace compliance standards.
• Generate, submit, and monitor RFQ documentation for obtaining quote packages ensuring conformance to the project specifications and requirements.
• Minimize supply chain risk while maintaining competitive cost structures through strategic sourcing and partner diversification.
• Ensure strict adherence to Axiom’s proprietary information handling and IP protection protocols across all vendor engagements.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to forecast outsourcing capacity needs.
• Monitor vendor lead times and drive on-time delivery (OTD) performance in support of the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and/or production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience in machining practices.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and methods.
• Detailed understanding/ability to interpret engineering design products (drawing, models, requirement documentation, etc.).
• Experience with Project Management methodologies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.
• Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results.