Sourcing Engineer

Overview

Job Title:
Sourcing Specialist / Sourcing Lead

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist / Sourcing Lead to support new product development (NPD) and production sourcing activities for marine and boat manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in supplier development, cost management, and manufacturing processes, along with hands-on experience in the marine or automotive manufacturing industry.

This role requires close collaboration with engineering, quality, and supplier partners to ensure cost-effective, high-quality component sourcing.

• Lead sourcing activities for new product development (NPD) programs and production parts.
• Define and execute sourcing strategies, identify potential suppliers, and manage RFQ/RFP processes.
• Perform supplier quote analysis, cost benchmarking, and prepare negotiation dossiers for commodity teams.
• Conduct cost calculations for target and reference pricing and support price negotiations with suppliers.
• Provide technical support to suppliers for process mapping, machine selection, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Support supplier onboarding, supplier assessment, and performance evaluation.
• Manage component development activities in line with PPAP, CAPA, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications with strong knowledge of GD&T.
• Define and validate manufacturing processes for parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Work with a wide range of engineering commodities including sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, rubber, pumps, motors, lighting, wiring harnesses, and assemblies.
• Utilize should-costing tools such as aPriori, Costimator, and TcPCM to drive cost transparency.
• Ensure supplier compliance with IATF 16949 QMS and applicable industry standards, including ABYC requirements for marine applications.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and support team development while driving sourcing projects to completion.

• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, supplier development, or commodity management.
• Prior experience in the marine / boat industry with understanding of ABYC standards.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes across multiple engineering commodities.
• Hands-on experience with supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and NPD sourcing.
• Solid understanding of PPAP, CAPA, GD&T, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Experience with should-costing software such as aPriori, Costimator, or TcPCM.
• Exposure to IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead teams and drive projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree preferred.