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ICEYE

Engineering Supply Chain Manager, Mechanical

ICEYE

. Serve as the hands-on supply chain counterpart for fast-paced mechanical engineering teams across multiple evolving hardware projects .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeEspoo • FinlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on managing supply chain processes for hardware projects. Proficient in negotiating with suppliers and ensuring material availability for prototype and production builds.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Sourcing ExperienceProcurement of Machined PartsERP System ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupply Chain Risk Management

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Hard Skills
ProcurementMaterial ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBOM TranslationCNC MachiningComposite Parts SourcingSpecial Processes ManagementRapid PrototypingTechnical Capability AssessmentBuild Readiness
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityAdaptabilityNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsCAD SoftwareSupplier Management ToolsMaterial Distribution PlatformsRapid-Prototyping Suppliers
Industry Keywords
AerospaceDefenseHardware StartupsDeep-Tech R&DPrototype to Production

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as the hands-on supply chain counterpart for fast-paced mechanical engineering teams across multiple evolving hardware projects
  • Identify and proactively secure long-lead items, critical raw materials and complex parts
  • Translate early concepts, evolving BOMs and design changes into sourcing actions
  • Provide real-time insights on material availability and quick-turn manufacturing options
  • Identify supply issues and propose workaround paths
  • Own project procurement of CNC-machined parts, structural and composite parts, mechanisms, motors, fasteners, bearings, thermal hardware and raw materials
  • Manage related special processes including heat treatment, surface treatments and coatings
  • Run rapid quoting and supplier selection for prototype and build requirements
  • Find alternative suppliers, processes or materials during shortages
  • Set stock levels and material availability plans for development and prototype builds
  • Work with machine shops, composite fabricators, special-process providers and material distributors on capabilities, lead times, DFM and fast-track options
  • Support technical capability assessments and negotiate priority machine time, expedited processing and shipments
  • Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, program management and operations to maintain build readiness
  • Maintain visibility into prototype schedules, engineering changes and material risks
  • Maintain supply-risk views covering capacity constraints, raw materials, single-source suppliers, special-process bottlenecks and export restrictions
  • Keep purchasing details accurate in the ERP system with traceability and build-readiness status
  • Test new suppliers, sourcing channels, manufacturing partners and tools to reduce lead times and cost
  • Communicate R&D supply-chain risks and critical parts to Production before handover
  • Support engineering prototype iterations and prepare Production for rollout and mass production
  • Ensure critical parts, qualified suppliers, special processes, lead times and capacity are ready before series production
  • Build sourcing foundations for repeatable production

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of direct experience in mechanical sourcing, procurement or engineering supply chain roles in fast-moving hardware environments
  • Strong procurement understanding of machined and composite parts, special processes, engineering materials and prototyping flows
  • Ability to work effectively in startup-like conditions with tight deadlines, shifting priorities, incomplete information and rapid cycles
  • Hands-on experience running purchasing and material management through an ERP system
  • Confident commercial and technical negotiation skills
  • Ability to influence engineers, program managers and suppliers without formal authority
  • Strong communication, problem-solving and negotiation abilities
  • Experience in space, aerospace, defence, hardware startups or other deep-tech R&D environments is a plus
  • Mechanical engineering background and knowledge of tools such as CAD is a plus
  • Exposure to taking a hardware design from prototype into series production is a plus
  • Existing relationships with machine shops, fabricators, special process providers and material distributors is a plus
  • Familiarity with rapid-prototyping suppliers and global component marketplaces is a plus
  • Employment is subject to applicable security screening, including SUPO where required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Continuous professional development
  • Training opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Benefits offerings vary by location and will be confirmed during the process
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to take real ownership from day one