Mechanical Global Supply Manager

Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

You will report to our Manufacturing Design and Supplier Development Lead and be based out to Mountain View, California.

You will:

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain manufacturing and quality, finance, and other Waymo teams.
• Drive communication between suppliers and Engineering / Supply Chain.
• Develop and lead the overall Sourcing Strategy for your area of ownership.
• Identify, develop, negotiate and manage existing and further development of manufacturing partners, both for short term and long term.
• Work across a variety of industries including (but not limited to) die casting, injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal, optics, paints/finishing, and sub-assemblies.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to manage supplier selection, new supplier bring-up, development builds, risk mitigation, and ramp.
• Schedule, capacity and supply planning to meet development and production demands.
• Evaluate technical and business risks using data based analysis and develop sound risk mitigation alternatives.
• Perform cost modeling, negotiation, and execution of part and sub-assembly cost strategy.
• Design the supply chain for Prototype and Production phases
• Develop program budgets, cost models, and bottoms up cost calculations
• Supply contract negotiations
• Escalate and resolve Material supply gap
• Conduct supplier on site visits and audits

You have:

• 7+ years of experience in a supply chain, mechanical engineering, or similar role.
• A BS in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline. MS or MBA are a plus.
• Experience with multiple commodity types and manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding for cosmetic and structural applications, die casting, metal stamping and forming, CNC machining, weldments, assemblies, wire harnesses, and cleaning systems and components.




• Comprehensive knowledge of low and high volume manufacturing processes for mechanical components.




• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 30% of the time.

We prefer:

• Automotive experience including exterior plastics, wiring harnesses, structures, or cleaning systems.
• Hands on experience with mechanical design work or manufacturing of parts in your area of expertise.
• Experience having taken products through a manufacturing life cycle and delivered finished designs in volume production.
• Clear communication skills, along with excellent presentation and problem solving experience.
• Experience and ability to change between detailed and high level strategy thinking.

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