Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager

System One; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager for a contract role in the Greater Los Angeles area. You will lead IPTs, align supplier activities, and coordinate with manufacturing, engineering, and procurement to deliver avionics products on schedule.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in avionics engineering and 5–10 years of complex electronic product development experience, with proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and CAD/PLM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in avionics engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years experience in developing complex electronic products and NPI program management.
• Experience with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturers.
• Experience with budgets, cost accounting, and data analysis in Excel.
• Experience scheduling using MS Project or similar tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IPT leadership to capture product concepts and design artifacts.
• Drive program management best practices and release artifacts for manufacture.
• Coordinate with supply chain and contract manufacturers on SoWs, SDRLs, and related artifacts.
• Negotiate with contract manufacturers to plan and deliver products.
• Strengthen vendor relationships and communicate program changes to suppliers.
• Create and coordinate demand signals for hardware purchases with supporting functions.
• Schedule status meetings with suppliers to monitor performance and risks.
• Coordinate with internal test teams and contract test houses for testing.
• Manage IPT scope changes, deviations and supplier selection based on criteria.
• Manage suppliers for critical components (Instrumentation sensors, batteries, avionics boxes).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organization

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in avionics engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

DOORS/DNG

Altium

OrCAD

CREO

Windchill

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager

Preferred Location: Greater LA candidates strongly preferred
Type: Contract
Pay range: $74 to $92 per hour
Travel expected up to 30% of the time

Responsibilities

• Team up with Integrated Product Team leadership to capture product concepts, requirements, and identify design artifacts relevant to product manufacture in alignment with program technical and business goals.
• Champion avionics product development project management best known practices (initiation, planning, execution, performance/controls, and closeout) and drive Integrated Product Teams to develop and release product artifacts for manufacture.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams, and supply chain teams, to develop and release product statements of work (SoWs), specifications, Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs), and other product development artifacts relevant to external fabrication.
• Coordinate with supply chain management and partner with contract manufacturers to negotiate, plan, execute, and deliver avionics products (including End Item Data Packages (EIDPs)) in alignment with program business and technical goals and procurement timelines.
• Strengthen vendor relationships by communicating program business and technical product development information and changes to suppliers, while also conveying supplier capabilities, performance, and execution to engineering teams and management.
• Create and coordinate the demand signal for hardware purchases, partnering with supporting functions including Supply Chain Planning, Production Control, Fulfillment, Accounts Payable, and Supplier Quality to facilitate order placement and product delivery.
• Schedule regular status meetings with suppliers to monitor performance, address risks, resolve issues, track execution, and ensure quality product design and manufacturing processes, incorporating DFX feedback where appropriate.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal product test teams, contract manufacturers, and contract test houses to plan and conduct product functional, acceptance, and qualification testing.
• Drive IPTs by managing scope changes, deviations, and schedule adjustments, serving as the primary supplier contact, and guiding supplier selection based on strategic criteria by working with the commodity managers team.
• Manage suppliers for critical components like Instrumentation Sensors, Batteries, and Avionics Boxes, ensuring rigorous technical and supply chain coordination, risk management, and adherence to schedule and cost expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
• 5-10 years of experience developing complex electronic products (both printed circuit boards and electronic enclosures), manufacturing, NPI program management, and product test.
• Solid experience working with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturers to plan, fabricate, test, and deliver complex electronic products.
• Solid expertise understanding, developing, and reporting complex datasets, budgets, cost accounting, etc. (using MS Excel or similar tools).
• Demonstrated success developing, communicating, and executing (logic linked) schedules (using MS Project or similar tools).
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-oriented, collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful self-starter with a demonstrated sense of ownership and a strong bias for action in managing complex projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing aerospace electronic products across the entire production life cycle for multiple released products.
• Solid familiarity with relevant IPC board and harness development standards, and understanding of Class 2 vs. Class 3 circuit card design trade-offs.
• Experience with relevant electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6) schedule management, DOORS/DNG requirements capture, Altium and OrCAD / Altium electronic board design, CREO mechanical design, and Windchill configuration management.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh