Global Supply Manager, Mechanical
Figureai•4h ago
United StatesOnsite$140K–$220KFull-timeMid Level7+ yrs exp
Top focus
Supply Chain Manager
- The Mechanical Global Supply Manager owns the global sourcing strategy for mechanically complex parts that go into humanoid robots. This role is accountable for supplier selection, cost, capacity, quality
- risk across the mechanical supply base, from prototype builds to volume production.
- You will work directly with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality
- Program teams to ensure parts are manufacturable, scalable
- delivered on time. The goal is simple: build robots faster, cheaper
- more reliably than anyone else.
- Responsibilities
- Global Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical components including CNC-machined parts, die castings, sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, bearings, fasteners, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of supporting rapid iteration and production ramps.
- Lead RFQs, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations across global regions.
- Drive supplier footprint decisions aligned with cost, capacity, and geopolitical risk.
- Cost, Tooling & Scalability
- Own should-cost models and drive costs down through design collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations.
- Define tooling strategies, capacity investments, and ramp plans with suppliers.
- Balance prototype speed with production scalability without burning bridges or budgets.
- NPI & Engineering Partnership
- Support NPI from early design through production ramp.
- Partner with Mechanical Engineering to influence DFM/DFA and reduce cost and lead time.
- Source and manage prototype, pilot, and production suppliers while meeting aggressive timelines.
- Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Own supplier’s performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
- Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical parts.
- Resolve supply disruptions decisively and prevent repeats.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as the supply chain owner for mechanical systems and subassemblies.
- Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and executive teams.
- Operate with urgency, data, and accountability in a fast-moving robotics environment.
- Qualifications
- Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 7+ years of global sourcing or supply chain experience for mechanical hardware.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining, casting, injection molding, and assembly processes.
- Experience supporting NPI and scaling production in hardware-focused companies.
- Proven ability to negotiate cost, capacity, and tooling with global suppliers.
- Preferred
- Experience in robotics, EV, automotive, or high-volume electromechanical products.
- Sourcing experience across Asia, North America, and Europe.
- Comfortable working directly with drawings, BOMs, and cost breakdowns.
- Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 – $220,000 annually . Compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills
- experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components and benefits
- will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Required skills
CNC machiningcastinginjection moldingassembly processessupply chainnegotiationroboticselectromechanical products