Engineering Jobs in Oxnard, CA

Strategic Sourcing Specialist (New Product Introduction) Needed in Ventura

Term:

Temporary 6 - 9 months contract

Industry:

Electronics Manufacturing and Production

Schedule:

7am - 4pm - 9/80 work schedule,

every other Friday off

Pay Range:

$40 - $45/hour DOE (Negotiable)

We're seeking a strong Sourcing Specialist with NPI experience who will take ownership of this position during the 6 - 9 months contract.

The most important part of this role is going to be sourcing. We're seeking someone who has aerospace experience finding lower cost suppliers for components and partnering with quality and engineering to enable alternate materials, processes, and suppliers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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The Strategic Sourcing Specialist, NPI (Contractor) is responsible for driving material cost reduction and affordability for New Product Introduction (NPI). This role partners closely with R&D engineering, program management, supply chain and quality to embed design-to-cost principles, challenge supplier pricing, and establish a cost-competitive supply base capable of transitioning to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead sourcing strategies for NPI and development programs from concept through production readiness

Drive design-to-cost and early supplier engagement with engineering to influence specifications, tolerances, materials, and processes

Conduct competitive RFQs and negotiations focused on unit cost, tooling amortization, and long-term pricing agreements

Identify and qualify lower-cost, compliant suppliers while managing technical and program risk

Partner with quality and engineering to enable alternate materials, processes, and suppliers

Support cost targets, affordability goals, and business case development for programs

Track, validate, and report hard dollar savings and cost avoidance

Leverage Dover Supply Base and resources as needed

Ensure sourcing actions remain compliant with AS9100, ITAR, DFARS, and customer flow-downs

Support transition to production with locked pricing, cost curves, and savings roadmaps

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

5+ years of strategic sourcing or cost-focused supply chain experience in Aerospace & Defense or other regulated manufacturing environments

Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost reductions in NPI or development programs

Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers (machining, fabrication, electronics, special processes)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications

Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, and regulated sourcing environments

Proven ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Experience supporting ATE market affordability initiatives

Background in manufacturing engineering, cost engineering, or operations

Experience negotiating long-term agreements

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment

Collaborative environment with interaction across engineering, supply chain and quality

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.