WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Supply Chain Management:

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.

Analyze and optimize the supply chain for cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability.

Implement inventory management systems and tools to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.

Conduct regular supply chain audits to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

Address and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including supplier issues and transportation logistics.

Hardware Component Design:

Collaborate with engineering teams to understand product design requirements and translate them into manufacturing processes.

Evaluate and select appropriate manufacturing technologies and equipment.

Develop and execute manufacturing specifications, standards, and process controls.

Oversee the design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) to ensure products are easy and cost-effective to manufacture.

Conduct product testing to verify manufacturing quality and performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Hardware Configuration Management:

Develop and implement hardware configuration management policies and procedures.

Ensure accurate documentation and recording of hardware configurations.

Manage changes to hardware configurations and oversee configuration history.

Work with technical support teams to resolve configuration-related issues.

Ensure hardware configurations are aligned with product lifecycle and customer requirements

Product Delivery:

Develop strategies to ensure timely and efficient production and delivery of products to the market.

Work with logistics and distribution teams to streamline the flow of goods from manufacturing to customer.

Analyze delivery performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to reduce lead times and increase reliability.

Ensure all delivery-related documentation, such as shipping labels and tracking information, is accurate and up-to-date.

Management of Field Support Representatives:

Oversee a team of field support representatives, ensuring they provide high-quality customer service and technical support.

Develop and implement training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of field support personnel.

Establish clear communication channels between the manufacturing and field support teams for efficient problem resolution.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
A Masters in supply chain management or equivalent experience.

Experience with inventory management and tracking systems

Experience with protecting sensitive hardware in harsh environments including cold, heat, and salt water.

3+ years of experience in manufacturing small form factor electronics

3+ years with experience working with rapid prototyping

Ability to obtain a US security clearance

EVEN BETTER
Knowledge with software defined radios

Experience with CAD modeling

Experience with a variety of prototyping equipment including, 3D printing and Laser cutting

Understanding of different materials and coatings for specific applications, such as impact or salt water corrosion.

Active U.S. security clearance

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At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.

We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.

Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.

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