Electra is seeking an Aircraft Supply Chain Engineer  to support the development of our hybrid electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) aircraft.  The Supply Chain Engineer will have strategic and operational responsibilities, working with program teams to select and manage suppliers as well as operational teams to develop and improve supply chain processes.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience in technical experience in addition to experience in supply chain and/or supplier quality roles.   

　　Responsibilities:

　　Actively participate in Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) development, supplier evaluations, source selection, and negotiation activities. 

　　Liaison between internal program teams and suppliers.

　　Perform supplier audits through on-site visits, capability assessments, and ongoing performance measurements.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier quality control, including managing failure reporting and root cause corrective action activities.

　　Develop and update supply chain processes and practices to accommodate new or changing business demands, policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

　　Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain and support the implementation of mitigation plans.

　　Identify, manage, report, and solve supplier, supply, inventory, and project risks and issues.

　　Oversee timely delivery of projects from conception to delivery through the development of detailed project plans that account for scope, timelines, budget, and other pertinent details.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.

　　Strong collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.

　　Effective upward and outward communication across all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.

　　Entrepreneurial ownership approach, adapting to ambiguity and open to change by shifting priorities, playing any number of roles, and enlisting help as needed to achieve goals.

　　Ability to author and review statements of work (SOW), RFI’s, RFP’s, and supplier commercial and technical proposals.

　　Advanced analytical skills and an ability to express technical concepts, both written and verbal.

　　Self-motivated and accountable to thrive independently or as part of a geographically diverse team.

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.

　　Experience working in both production and prototype environments.

　　Project management/leadership experience.

　　Experience with international aerospace teams/suppliers and the ability to manage across cultures and time zones.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment which requires proper safety precautions.  May need to lift up to 50 lbs.

　　Location : Headquarters in Manassas, VA.  On-site is strongly preferred, but remote with the ability to travel to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

　　Travel : up to 50%

　　Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

　　Additionally, as part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Electra offers a reasonable accommodation process for individuals who are unable to meet our vaccination requirement due to a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief.

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