Supply Chain Project Manager

ALTEN Technology USA; Carson (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services company is seeking a Project Manager to lead the transfer of work from Germany to the USA and Mexico. The ideal candidate will manage supplier onboarding and project milestones while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 5 years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing operations. German language skills are a plus, and the role allows for a flexible schedule in Carson, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive supplier quality and/or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing Transfer of Work projects in aerospace or comparable industries.
• Familiarity with supplier qualification and industrial validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of production activities from Germany to the USA and Mexico.
• Coordinate re-sourcing projects across engineering and quality teams.
• Establish and maintain project plans and risk registers.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (M3 preferred)

Job description

Overview

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering services company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• 1. Transfer of Work – Germany to USA & Mexico (Primary Mission)
• Lead and coordinate the transfer of production activities from Germany to our locations in the USA and Mexico
• Coordinate the transfer of the supply base linked to the German site, including supplier onboarding, qualification, and alignment with Safran processes
• Oversee the PO management transfer, ensuring continuity of supply, proper migration of open orders, and avoidance of line stoppages
• Define and manage TOW project milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Ensure smooth ramp-up and industrial validation at receiving sites (FAI, etc.)
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, planning, quality, procurement, and operations

• 2. Dual Sourcing & Re-Sourcing
• Coordinate re-sourcing projects from initial assessment through supplier qualification and PO alignment
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, program, quality, and strategic purchasing

• 3. Project Management
• Establish and maintain the TOW project plan, action log, risk register, and KPI dashboard
• Anticipate and escalate risks (supply disruption, capacity, quality) with mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with quality, and regulatory requirements
• Provide regular reporting to Safran management on progress, risks, and decision points
• Detailed project plan covering TOW, supply base transfer, and PO migration
• Weekly dashboards and progress reports (delivery, quality, cost, risks)
• Supplier onboarding and qualification documentation
• Risk register with mitigation actions
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement report

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive supplier quality and/or manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing Transfer of Work projects in aerospace or a comparable industry
• Good knowledge of supply base transfer and PO migration processes
• Familiarity with supplier qualification, industrial validation, and ERP/MRP systems (M3 preferred)
• Solid project management skills with ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with dual sourcing / re-sourcing projects is a plus
• German language is a plus

Location

Flexible schedule in Carson, CA with possible international travel (most likely Germany)

Salary Range

$150,000 - $179,000 per year

Notes

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.