Supply Chain Engineer

Human Computer Lab

Supply Chain Engineer managing the sourcing, procurement, and manufacturing pipeline for robotic systems. Building processes for transitioning LeLamp from prototype to production in a high-paced environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers while effectively tracking BOM costs, lead times, and inventory needs. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams on design reviews and managing procurement processes in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BOM ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementDesign-For-Manufacturability (DFM)Procurement and Purchase Order ManagementComponent Sourcing

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Hard Skills

BOM ReadingSourcing Electrical ComponentsSourcing Mechanical ComponentsQuality InspectionContract Manufacturing ExposurePCBA Assembly KnowledgeMechanical Drawing InterpretationInventory ForecastingCost ManagementLead-Time Tracking

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Supply Chain ManagementDegree in Industrial EngineeringDegree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Component Obsolescence ManagementManufacturing CoordinationProduction TimelinesInternal Process RefinementFast-Changing Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, qualify, and manage relationships with component suppliers, distributors, and contract manufacturers (CMs).
Own BOM cost, lead-time, and availability tracking across mechanical and electrical subsystems.
Partner with EE/ME teams on design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-assembly (DFA) reviews.
Manage procurement and purchase orders, balancing cost, lead time, and inventory risk.
Identify and mitigate component obsolescence and single-source risk across the BOM.
Coordinate with manufacturing partners on quoting, tooling, and production timelines.
Support incoming quality inspection and work with suppliers to resolve nonconformances.
Track and forecast inventory needs as build volumes scale from prototype to production.
Help build and refine internal processes as the team grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing or holding a degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience sourcing electrical or mechanical components.
Comfortable reading BOMs, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
Communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams.
Some exposure to contract manufacturing, PCBA assembly, or hardware production workflows.
Ability to work in fast-changing environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Retirement plans
Paid time off