Senior Supply Chain Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

* Act as the senior supply chain voice for mechanical systems and manufacturing enablement across engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, and executive forums.


* Ensure alignment on engineering changes, mechanical drawing revisions, tooling readiness, and supply risks.


* Translate evolving technical and regulatory requirements into executable category strategies.


* Communicate proactively on risk, mitigation plans, and dependencies critical to program success.


* Collaborate with Global Supply Chain leadership to build scalable capabilities supporting the transition from R&D to production.



6. Risk Management & Development-to-Production Continuity

* Identify risks related to mechanical component availability, machining complexity, tooling capacity, mechanism qualification, and export/regulatory constraints.


* Surface risks early in the design cycle and ensure visibility at key program milestones (PDR, CDR, PRR).


* Drive early evaluation of alternates for materials, mechanisms, fabrication methods, and tooling solutions.


* Support the transition toward Continuous Production Configurations by scaling sourcing strategies for mechanical hardware and production enablement.






REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar technical discipline.


* 7+ years in mechanical sourcing, manufacturing engineering, or category management roles, with a proven track record of team leadership in a management position (ideally leading 5+ team members).


* Deep technical knowledge of:

* Build-to-print CNC machining and mechanical tolerancing


* Electromechanical release mechanisms and their qualification requirements


* COTS mechanical hardware


* Production tooling, jigs, fixtures, and tooling maintenance


* Production consumables and PPE requirements




* International experience, with demonstrated ability to manage a globally distributed supplier base.


* Experience operating in highly regulated environments (e.g., aerospace, defense, or similarly certified industries).


* Strong communication, negotiation, coaching, and cross-functional leadership skills.


* Ability to translate mechanical engineering and manufacturing requirements into actionable category strategy.






PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in the defense sector, including familiarity with associated security, export control, and qualification requirements.


* Established network of precision machining, mechanism, tooling, and technical services suppliers.


* Experience supporting third-party consulting/technical services procurement.


* Familiarity with rapid prototyping ecosystems and scaling toward series/volume production.


* Professional certifications (APICS, PMP, Six Sigma) a plus.






WORKING AT ICEYE
At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.




HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES)
Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

* Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.


* See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.