Manufacturing Supply Chain Coordinator

Matchbox; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Aerospace is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support the flow of materials and hardware in our Christchurch manufacturing environment. You will work across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance to ensure materials arrive on time while maintaining traceability and records for flight hardware.

Key tasks include managing purchase orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting traceability, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data accuracy is essential.
• Experience managing controlled documentation and serialised products is desirable.
• Background in high-reliability manufacturing improves fit for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and supplier deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Support material traceability and configuration control.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate delivery risks.
• Ensure part numbers and manufacturing records remain accurate.
• Facilitate movement of hardware through production.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Attention to detail

Traceability

Supplier performance

Procurement records

Inventory control

Job description

# Manufacturing Supply Chain CoordinatorDawn AerospaceOn-site • Christchurch, Canterbury, New ZealandFull-time## Role OverviewDawn Aerospace is building scalable space transportation. We're developing advanced spaceflight systems and creating a future where access to space is more frequent, sustainable, and affordable.We're looking for a Supply Chain Coordinator to support the flow of materials, components and hardware through our manufacturing operation. This is not a traditional purchasing or logistics role. You'll work at the centre of an aerospace production environment where traceability, quality, supplier performance and execution matter.About the RoleWorking closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance, you'll ensure the right materials are available at the right time while maintaining the standards and records required to build flight hardware.You'll be responsible for* Managing purchase orders and supplier deliveries.* Maintaining accurate inventory, material and procurement records.* Supporting material traceability, serialisation and configuration control.* Monitoring supplier performance and escalating delivery or supply risks.* Ensuring part numbers, revisions and manufacturing records remain accurate.* Supporting the movement of hardware through production.* Identifying opportunities to improve purchasing, inventory and supply chain processes.What We're Looking ForWe're particularly interested in people who have worked in high-reliability manufacturing environments where quality, traceability and documentation are critical.Ideal backgrounds include* Aerospace* Defence* Aviation or MRO* Electronics manufacturing* Medical devices* Motorsport* Automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers* Precision engineering* Semiconductor or advanced manufacturingYou will likely have* 3+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, materials planning, inventory control or manufacturing operations.* Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.* Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.* Experience managing controlled documentation, revisions or serialised products.* An understanding of traceability, supplier quality and regulated manufacturing environments.* The confidence to identify risks, escalate issues and drive actions through to completion.* The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance team.Experience supporting aerospace, defence, export-controlled or other highly regulated industries would be highly regarded.Why Dawn Aerospace?* Work on hardware destined for flight.* Join one of New Zealand's fastest-growing aerospace companies.* Learn from world-class engineers, technicians and operational leaders.* Take ownership and see the direct impact of your work.* Help build the systems and supply chain that enable scalable space transportation.Diversity & InclusionAt Dawn Aerospace, we believe that diverse teams build better solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and supported to do their best work.About Dawn AerospaceDawn Aerospace is a space transportation company with a purpose.Our mission is to enable the next generation of space users by providing more sustainable and scalable ways to access and move around in space. We believe this access, in the form of a transportation network, will fundamentally change what’s possible from space. We currently focus on three areas of space transportation:* In-space propulsionWe're a leading supplier of turnkey green propulsion systems for various classes of satellites. Our systems utilise safe, accessible propellants and we have over 170 of these propulsion units on more than 40 operational satellites already. A further 200 units are in production.* In-space servicingCoupled with our propulsion expertise, we are ensuring that our customers' satellites are refuellable. In the coming years, Dawn will offer a refueling service to enable life extension of customer satellites. This new market is aligned with our sustainability goal to ensue a clean and safe space for everyone!* SpaceplaneWe are developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, combining the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to sub-orbital space.Our international teams are distributed across four locations: the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, and the USA.Apply for this JobImportant!If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you.To all recruitment agencies: Dawn Aerospace does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, our employees, or any other company location. Dawn Aerospace will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.## The Team You'll JoinIn-Space Propulsion