Manager, Product Sourcing Engineering

Costa Mesa, CA

Full Time

Experienced

Type: Direct hire, full-time · Base: $143,000–$190,000 + equity · Clearance: Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance · Travel: Up to 30%

VDS is recruiting a sourcing leader for a defense-technology company standing up high-rate production of an air-vehicle family at a new manufacturing campus. You will build and lead the team that secures every part the line needs.

What you'll do

• Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
• Set supply strategy for continuity, quality, cost and scale-up.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and resolve trade-offs with engineering, program and finance.
• Reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count.
• Manage capital spend, new product introduction and tariff exposure.

What you bring

• 8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, including 5+ years leading people.
• A bachelor's in supply chain, engineering or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• Clear communication from the shop floor to executives.

Nice to have

• Defense, aerospace or automotive production experience.
• Leading large teams while staying hands-on.