Primary Skills: Supply Chain Strategy (Expert), Risk Assessment (Expert), Mechanical Engineering (Proficient), Electrical Engineering (Proficient), Cross-functional Collaboration (Expert)
Contract Type: W2 only
Duration: 9+ months (Possible extension)
Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Pay Range: $65-$70/hr on W2
Job Summary: Drive supply chain resiliency through early strategy development and risk assessment within mechanical and electrical manufacturing. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate high-risk commodities by conducting gap analyses and defining multisourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will proactively address challenges and communicate trade-offs to leadership for robust product development.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive early supply chain sourcing strategies in partnership with program teams.
- Define and prioritize commodity multisourcing strategies with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Evaluate high-risk commodities, communicating trade-offs and challenges to leadership.
- Provide metrics, reporting, and reassessments at key project milestones.
- Clearly and effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with component testing and qualification procedures
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
Must-Have Skills
- 5+ years of experience in component engineering or a related role focused on sheet metal tray, Rack, busbars, cables, power supplies, optics etc.
- Expertise in mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes and industry standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Industry Experience
- Data Center Hardware and Infrastructure experience is a plus.