Epirus
Category Manager (PCB/PCBA)
Epirus, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. The Epirus Leonidas HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human-safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, Leonidas excels against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.
Job Summary:
The Epirus Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Category Manager focused on PCB/PCBAs to support our growing HPM business. This organization oversees the direct material sourcing for PCBAs for the company. In this role, you will own and manage the PCB/PCBA commodity strategy including leading supplier selection decisions with engineering, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving cost reductions, and supporting new product introductions from a supply chain perspective. As a Category Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Epirus and our customers.
Responsibilities:Own category strategy for PCBAs for Epirus products including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Epirus business and technical requirementsCollaborate with counterparts and stakeholders in managing PCBAs and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all teamsOwn RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of projects and lead supplier selection decisions, as requiredAssess supplier capabilities and capacity to support current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with EpirusLead contract negotiations with suppliers to complete supply, development, licensing and service agreements as neededManaging overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.Develop efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as neededBuild and develop cost models to aid in cost negotiationsDrive cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Epirus receives best possible value utilizing TCO model; leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditionsResponsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.Basic Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years of supply chain experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional abilityTechnical procurement and deep understanding of manufacturing processes within stated commodityFull understanding of PCB/PCBA production processEntire manufacturing process of contract manufacturerFamiliar with attrition and packaging of componentsUnderstanding of contractual FAR/DFAR flow downs for electronic componentsKnowledge of electronic materials in the global marketFamiliarity with value-add services such as: AOI, flying probe testing, and conformal coatingExperience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprintsExposure to both RF and Digital PCB/PCBAPreferred Skills and Experience:
Engineering degreeExperience with AS9100 D and CPSRProven track record of leadership and team building skillsStrong vendor management experienceSupply Chain experience with HPM and/or RF PCB/PCBAsExperience with contract negotiationExperience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferredExceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skillsKnowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, Altium, Solidworks, etc.)Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsAbility to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to make sound, logical decisions in ambiguous situations or without having all details definedDetail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environmentConducts all activities with the highest levels of integrityAdditional Requirements:
Must be able to travel up to 35% work week travel may be required, including international travelTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
People are the most important part of Epirus - and always come first. We don't believe in the word impossible and are always asking "why not" as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$127,300-$154,900 USD
Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. The Epirus Leonidas HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human-safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, Leonidas excels against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.
Job Summary:
The Epirus Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Category Manager focused on PCB/PCBAs to support our growing HPM business. This organization oversees the direct material sourcing for PCBAs for the company. In this role, you will own and manage the PCB/PCBA commodity strategy including leading supplier selection decisions with engineering, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving cost reductions, and supporting new product introductions from a supply chain perspective. As a Category Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Epirus and our customers.
Responsibilities:Own category strategy for PCBAs for Epirus products including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Epirus business and technical requirementsCollaborate with counterparts and stakeholders in managing PCBAs and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all teamsOwn RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of projects and lead supplier selection decisions, as requiredAssess supplier capabilities and capacity to support current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with EpirusLead contract negotiations with suppliers to complete supply, development, licensing and service agreements as neededManaging overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.Develop efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as neededBuild and develop cost models to aid in cost negotiationsDrive cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Epirus receives best possible value utilizing TCO model; leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditionsResponsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.Basic Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years of supply chain experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional abilityTechnical procurement and deep understanding of manufacturing processes within stated commodityFull understanding of PCB/PCBA production processEntire manufacturing process of contract manufacturerFamiliar with attrition and packaging of componentsUnderstanding of contractual FAR/DFAR flow downs for electronic componentsKnowledge of electronic materials in the global marketFamiliarity with value-add services such as: AOI, flying probe testing, and conformal coatingExperience reading datasheets, drawings, and blueprintsExposure to both RF and Digital PCB/PCBAPreferred Skills and Experience:
Engineering degreeExperience with AS9100 D and CPSRProven track record of leadership and team building skillsStrong vendor management experienceSupply Chain experience with HPM and/or RF PCB/PCBAsExperience with contract negotiationExperience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferredExceptional analytical, problem solving, and organizational skillsKnowledge and skills in current technologies and applications (e.g. MS Office Suite, SQL, Access, Altium, Solidworks, etc.)Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsAbility to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needsExcellent customer service skillsAbility to make sound, logical decisions in ambiguous situations or without having all details definedDetail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environmentConducts all activities with the highest levels of integrityAdditional Requirements:
Must be able to travel up to 35% work week travel may be required, including international travelTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
People are the most important part of Epirus - and always come first. We don't believe in the word impossible and are always asking "why not" as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:
$127,300-$154,900 USD