At a glance
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- Scottsdale · Arizona-HQ
About the role
- The Mechanical Sourcing Engineer builds a world-class mechanical supplier network to ensure continuity of supply, scale to support demand, provide cost reduction, and mitigate supply chain risks.
- This role involves working throughout the product development lifecycle executing strategic projects to optimize commodities, subcommodities, and individual suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Proactively communicate with design engineering teams prior to and during the NPI development process to understand current and future needs for new product components.
- Work with Mechanical Category managers on sourcing decisions aligned with their strategies and provide technical insight to drive intelligent sourcing.
- Seek cross-functional team agreement on discrepancies.
- Establish strong relationships with manufacturers and their associated representatives to understand product roadmaps and availability.
- Collaborate with suppliers, engineering, and quality for DFM on new products.
- Work with the sourcing team to develop and ramp component sources for new products and support NPI purchasing efforts.
- Assist category managers in developing and executing multidimensional commodity strategies supporting the NPI work stream.
- Support negotiations of Axon pricing at the component level for mechanical commodities.
- Identify and manage the implementation of cost reduction opportunities on new and existing products.
- Own the development and maintenance of the approved manufacturer’s list.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in supply chain, technical sourcing, and/or engineering.
- Ability to work on multiple cross functional projects simultaneously.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive proper rigor in supplier selection process.
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage rapid changes typical during the NPI development process.
- Skilled at pricing and terms & conditions negotiations.
- Strong proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office software packages.
- Located or willing to relocate to Scottsdale, AZ.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, procedures and standard.
Preferred qualifications
- Work experience in a new product introduction (NPI) sourcing environment is preferred.
- Experience with a high mix/low volume procurement environment is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Office snacks
Workplace
- Onsite at the Scottsdale, Arizona office 4-5 days a week
Skills
- Microsoft Office Software Packages
- DFM
- NPI
