Senior Supply Chain Manager/Supplier Engineer - PCBA
Core
Drive supply chain performance and manage suppliers for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), and Box Builds for the production of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Engineer
Builds
Global supply base for PCB, PCBA, and related electro-optical components and assemblies for utility-scale quantum systems
Domain
Quantum computing hardware manufacturing (silicon photonics, cryogenic operations)
Required skills
supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, new product introduction (NPI), supplier capacity ramping, supply chain technical capability development, project management, business process development, ERP/PLM system proficiency
Preferred skills
DFx (Design for x), electro-optical assembly knowledge, opto-mechanical assembly knowledge, cryogenic operations experience
Technologies
NetSuite, Arena
Responsibilities
Negotiate delivery, pricing, and contract terms with key technology suppliers; Build, oversee, and project manage supplier relationships for large-scale engineering programs; Scale and mature a global supply base; Develop and enhance supplier selection and on-boarding processes; Develop and grow supplier technical capabilities; Partner with engineering and operations teams to align supplier performance with internal milestones
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC