Lead Sourcing Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical assessment of intricate components, assemblies, and projects.

• Set benchmarks for evaluating complexity across the sourcing team.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documentation to identify manufacturing risks, tolerances, materials, and process requirements.

• Facilitate the selection of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and providers.

• Define, manage, and audit the technical tagging framework.

• Act as the final technical reviewer for complex or high-value quotations.

• Recognize and address technical gaps, risks, and ambiguities.

• Offer manufacturing expertise for critical deals, escalations, and strategic customer projects.

• Lead technical discussions with clients and manufacturing providers.

• Clarify requirements, suggest DFM alternatives, and tackle technical challenges.

• Coach, mentor, and nurture Sourcing Engineers.

• Assist with onboarding and training processes.

• Prioritize and allocate team workload during peak times.

• Maintain a repository of best practices and technical guidelines.

• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, sales, quality, and operations teams.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing and quotation workflows.

• Contribute to the tools, automation, and data utilized in technical assessments.

• Monitor and report team metrics such as quote accuracy, turnaround time, and tagging quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced technical education in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.

• Over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting working with complex parts or assemblies.

• Background in sourcing engineering, technical procurement, or supplier engineering.

• Strong expertise in manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, 3D printing, and finishing.

• Familiarity with GD&T, technical drawings, materials, and quality standards.

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and cross-functional sourcing and engineering teams.

• Capability to guide, inspire, and develop technical colleagues.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in English at a B2 level or above.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Competence in managing multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Composed under pressure, adaptable to changing priorities, and detail-oriented.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Remote work arrangement.