Fictiv · 9 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Supplier Development Manager (San Francisco Bay Area)
Oakland, CA Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expFictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across its manufacturing centers. The Senior Manufacturing Supplier Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and developing U.S.-based manufacturing partners, ensuring supplier performance and reliability while driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing network.
3D PrintingHardwareManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify new U.S.-based manufacturing partners
Conduct on-site evaluations of equipment, processes, quality systems, and capacity
Assess real-world manufacturing capability—not just paper certifications
Own onboarding from first conversation through full production readiness
Build long-term, trusted relationships with strategic manufacturing partners
Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance, alignment, and escalation
Drive accountability around quality, delivery, and responsiveness
Engage suppliers both remotely and in person to maintain strong alignment
Lead or support negotiations for Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSAs)
Align suppliers on pricing models, lead times, capacity commitments, and performance expectations
Balance competitiveness with long-term supplier sustainability
Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and reliability
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to resolve systemic issues
Drive adoption of best practices across the supplier network
Manage a strategically balanced domestic supplier portfolio
Optimize spend allocation, utilization, and capability coverage
Analyze cost structures and performance metrics to drive efficiency and transparency
Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Quality, Costing/DFM, and Operations
Support supply chain development for large or complex customer programs
Align supplier strategy with customer and program needs
Conduct regular on-site visits to manufacturing partner facilities
Assess constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities firsthand
Build trust and credibility through face-to-face engagement
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing sourcing, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering
Hands-on experience working directly with U.S.-based manufacturing suppliers
Regular experience conducting on-site supplier visits and evaluations
Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing
Proven success qualifying, developing, and managing manufacturing suppliers
Strong analytical skills and comfort reviewing cost models and operational data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Self-directed, organized, and comfortable operating autonomously
Ability to travel 25–50%, primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area
This role requires access to export-controlled technology and is restricted to U.S. persons under 8 U.S.C. §1324b. Proof of status will be required prior to employment
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Monthly virtual work stipend (internet, food, wellness, pet care, travel)
Annual education stipend
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer days
Full onboarding setup (standing desk, laptop, monitor, chair)
Ergonomic and equipment stipend
And more
Company
Fictiv
Fictiv is a digital manufacturing and supply chain company that offers a digital platform for sourcing custom mechanical components.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$192.6MKey Investors
Activate Capital Partners40 North VenturesG2 Venture Partners
2025-04-17Acquired
2022-05-05Series E· $100M
2021-02-17Series D· $35M
Leadership Team
Dave Evans
Co-Founder, CEO
Nathan Evans
Co-founder & Head of Climate/AI
Recent News
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