Boston Dynamics · 8 hours ago
Manager, Supplier Development
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expBoston Dynamics is a leader in the high-tech industry, seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead a team of supplier development engineers. This role focuses on developing and executing supplier strategies that support product development, quality, and scalable manufacturing while ensuring compliance and alignment with business goals.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a team of supplier development engineers across multiple commodity areas, ensuring effective execution of supplier evaluation, qualification, and issue resolution (RCA) activities
Define and support sourcing engineering strategies in alignment with business priorities, technical roadmaps, and supply chain goals
Establish and maintain supplier performance metrics, qualification standards, and auditing procedures to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and NPI teams to ensure timely supplier engagement during early design phases
Oversee technical supplier escalations, drive corrective action plans, and ensure high-performance outcomes across quality, cost, and delivery
Partner with global sourcing and category leaders to drive supplier consolidation, innovation, and strategic partnerships
Support career development, coaching, and technical skill-building for team members
Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and capacity decisions at the functional and program levels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline
8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering roles in the high-tech industry
2–4 years of experience leading teams or cross-functional supplier development/quality initiatives
Thorough understanding of standard quality principals and tools is a must for this position. This includes but is not limited to APQP, FMEA, 8D, MSA etc
Experience with NPI, product lifecycle management, and supply base scalability
Deep technical knowledge of sourcing, supplier quality, supplier development, and manufacturing processes for electronics, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components in a high tech environment
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional supplier engagements across engineering, operations, and supply chain
Experience with global supplier qualification, quality systems (e.g., ISO, IATF), and regulatory compliance (e.g., RoHS, REACH)
Strong organizational and strategic planning skills, including resource management, risk mitigation, and performance tracking
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills with both internal teams and external suppliers
Ability to lead through ambiguity, motivate diverse teams, and drive results in a matrixed environment
This role will require up to 30% travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certifications in supply chain, quality, or program management (e.g., CSCP, PMP, CQE) are a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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