Materials & Inventory Specialist

Desired Qualifications

• 2–4 years of materials, inventory, production control, supply chain operations, or related experience in the aviation, space, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting PCBA manufacturing, electronics production, or external contract manufacturers strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic component handling, including part numbers, manufacturer part numbers, date/lot codes, moisture-sensitive devices, and ESD-sensitive components.
• Experience working from BOMs, work orders, kit lists, and production schedules.
• Experience with inventory transactions, cycle counts, material issuance, receiving, and reconciliation.
• Experience handling serialized, lot-controlled, revision-controlled, or expiration-controlled materials.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory-management software.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
• Understanding of domestic and international shipping requirements and ability to prepare shipping documentation. Familiarity with HTS codes, ECCN basics, Incoterms, and controlled-item handling is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory records, documentation, and material transactions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple material requirements, builds, and supplier interactions simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Production, and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to identify material risks, discrepancies, and shortages and drive them to resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving program needs, production schedules, and priorities.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and support the scale-up of systems, software, and material-control processes.
• Able to manage long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements to support various manufacturing and test processes. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs unassisted.
• For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.