Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager

Epitec; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking an experienced Avionics Supplier Development Engineer / Technical Program Manager to support development and production of avionics hardware for a leading aerospace program. This role acts as the technical liaison between engineering teams and external manufacturers, helping drive supplier performance, product development, testing, and production readiness.

Onsite locations include Kent, WA and additional sites such as El Segundo, CA and Woodland Hills, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware development, manufacturing, NPI, supplier management, or technical program management.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external manufacturers.
• Strong project management, scheduling, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics product development efforts from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier teams to deliver complex electronic hardware.
• Manage supplier performance, technical risks, manufacturing readiness, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate product qualification, acceptance, and functional testing activities.
• Drive project schedules, scope changes, product documentation, and supplier deliverables.
• Support procurement, hardware planning, and production operations.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

DOORS/DNG

Altium

OrCAD

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Locations:Kent, WA | El Segundo, CA | Woodland Hills, CA |
Pay Rate: $79-$90/hour
Travel: Up to 30%
Schedule: Onsite
Multiple Openings Available

We are seeking an experienced Avionics Supplier Development Engineer / Technical Program Manager to support the development and production of avionics hardware for a leading aerospace program. This role serves as the technical liaison between engineering teams and external manufacturing partners, helping drive supplier performance, product development, testing, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics product development efforts from New Product Introduction (NPI) through production.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier teams to deliver complex electronic hardware.
• Manage supplier performance, technical risks, manufacturing readiness, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate product qualification, acceptance, and functional testing activities.
• Drive project schedules, scope changes, product documentation, and supplier deliverables.
• Support procurement, hardware planning, and production operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware development, manufacturing, NPI, supplier management, or technical program management.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external manufacturers.
• Strong project management, scheduling, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, space, or defense industry experience.
• Experience with PCB and electronics hardware development.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with tools such as Primavera P6, DOORS/DNG, Altium, OrCAD, Creo, and Windchill.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace hardware programs and work directly with engineering teams and suppliers to bring critical avionics systems into production. #INDPRO #LI-KW1