• Sourcing Engineer

    Actalent (Atlanta, GA)


    Job Title: Sourcing EngineerJob Description

     

    The Sourcing Engineer is responsible for designing prototypes and developing products, managing the sourcing and procurement of parts until the design reaches production level. This role requires the ability to read drawings, interpret technical data packages from vendors, understand product development, and manage project deliverables, including placing orders and meeting supplier timelines. A degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, along with 7-10 years of experience in mechanical device design and development, as well as exposure to supplier development and supply chain.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct supplier selection for specific products using the approved supplier list.

    + Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through concept scoping, feature trade-offs, should cost models, and joint design development.

    + Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with suppliers.

    + Manage CAPEX throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) process.

    + Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.

    + Complete BOM risk assessment and include alternate component sourcing.

    + Ensure completion of all component qualifications before production.

    + Reduce complexity through commonality optimization and component/supplier rationalization.

    + Lead cost engineering activities to maximize total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle.

    + Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs, import/export costs, and cost inflation.

    Essential Skills

    + Supplier development

    + Value engineering

    + Technical data package interpretation

    + Vendor management

    + New product and product development

    + Drawing and BOM interpretation

    + Ability to read drawings

    + Understanding of carbon, fiber, composites, avionics, mechanical engineering, gimbles, and vision systems

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in supplier development and supply chain management

    + 7-10 years of experience in design and development of mechanical devices

    + Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

    Work Environment

    The role is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, primarily in an office setting with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor. The environment is 80% office and 20% manufacturing floor, requiring hands-on interaction with products. The team currently consists of four sourcing engineers, with plans to add two more. A new manager will begin in June, to whom the sourcing engineers will report.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $135000.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.