Supply Chain Engineer
CHAOS Industries · El Segundo, CA · 5 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Identify sole-source components and supply chain vulnerabilities
- Assess impact of risks across mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware
- Develop and execute mitigation plans (dual sourcing, redesign, buffering)
- Maintain visibility into supplier capacity and constraints
Technical Sourcing & Alternate Qualification
- Interpret drawings, specs, and system requirements to identify viable alternates
- Evaluate form/fit/function equivalence across components and assemblies
- Qualify second sources for critical components (mechanical, PCBAs, RF, COTS)
- Partner with Engineering to validate substitutions and changes
Supplier Capability Assessment
- Evaluate supplier technical capability and production readiness
- Absess ability to meet design requirements, tolerances, and volumes
- Support supplier selection with data-driven technical input
Make / Buy & Design Integration
- Support make vs. buy decisions based on cost, risk, and capability
- Participate in design reviews to identify sourcing risks early
- Provide DFM/DFA input related to supply chain constraints
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Interface with Engineering, SQE, Sourcing, and Manufacturing
- Facilitate technical discussions between suppliers and internal SMEs
- Communicate supply chain risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation status
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, RF, or related engineering field
- 5+ years in supply chain engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical sourcing
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Experience working across mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware domains
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with RF systems, networking hardware, or complex electronics
- Experience qualifying alternate components or redesigning for supply continuity
- Familiarity with broad UCCs (PCBAs, cables, machined parts, COTS components, electronics, etc.)
- Experience in aerospace/defense or high-reliability environments
- Experience supporting make/buy and sourcing strategy decisions
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices