Principal Sourcing TPM

Key job responsibilities

Will support management of contract manufacturers end-to-end production process for assigned hardware assemblies
Ensure on-time delivery to meet Amazon Leo's production rate requirements
Drive production planning and execution aligned with cross-functional priorities
Measure, Control and Improve capacity, quality, manufacturing rate/processes, and delivery KPIs at contract manufacturers
Lead technical deep dives to resolve manufacturing blockers and constraints
Balance development and engineering needs to minimize production impacts
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics and reporting systems
Report status to senior leadership in a clear and succinct manner
Develop and implement best practices within the team while ingesting and replicating best practices from other teams
Guide, coach, and develop other members of the supply chain management team

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of technical product or program management experience
• 10+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
• Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
• Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Deep technical understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and quality requirements for space-grade hardware
• Experience driving continuous improvement activities, and performing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Correction of Errors (COE)
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions, evaluate trade-offs and provide path-to-green options
• Experience driving supplier development programs and manufacturing technology transfers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Direct experience managing high-complexity contract manufacturers, preferably in aerospace or defense industries
• Demonstrated success in implementing advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems in regulated industries
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with demonstrated application in manufacturing optimization
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE)
• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field