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Supply Chain

• Serve as the core supply chain counterpart for electronic engineering teams, translating early concepts, evolving Bills of Materials (BOMs), and mid-design changes into immediate sourcing actions
• Oversee the procurement of electronic components, semiconductor parts, PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, RF parts, and custom mechanical prototype pieces, ensuring minimal down-time during design pivots
• Provide engineers with real-time insight into component lead times, alternatives, obsolescence risks, and quick-turn manufacturing availability
• Partner closely with specialized, small-batch suppliers and quick-turn PCB/PCBA vendors; proactively negotiate accelerated manufacturing slots and expedite shipments under compressed timelines
• Coordinate fluidly across engineering, manufacturing, and operations, creating a living view of supply risks across active programs to implement immediate workarounds

Senior R&D Supply Chain Specialist