- Pay
- $143–190k
- Where
- Costa Mesa, CA, United States
- Level
- Mid
Type: Direct hire, full-time · Base: $143,000–$190,000 + equity · Clearance: Must be eligible for a U.S. Secret clearance · Travel: Up to 30%
VDS is recruiting a sourcing leader for a defense-technology company standing up high-rate production of an air-vehicle family at a new manufacturing campus. You will build and lead the team that secures every part the line needs.
What you'll do
Lead a team of product sourcing engineers and subcontract managers.
Set supply strategy for continuity, quality, cost and scale-up.
Negotiate supplier agreements and resolve trade-offs with engineering, program and finance.
Reduce bill-of-materials complexity and supplier count.
Manage capital spend, new product introduction and tariff exposure.
What you bring
8+ years in manufacturing supply chain or production, including 5+ years leading people.
A bachelor's in supply chain, engineering or a related field; MBA or MS preferred.
Clear communication from the shop floor to executives.
Nice to have
Defense, aerospace or automotive production experience.
Leading large teams while staying hands-on.