About the RoleWe are looking for a highly technical Sourcing Engineer to manage the supply base for the /"brain and heart/" of our Cooling Distribution Units (CDUs). You will be responsible for sourcing high-reliability electronics, power management systems, and electro-mechanical products. Your goal will be to ensure that our power distribution and control systems are resilient, cost-effective, and localized within the North American region.Responsibilities:Power & Control Sourcing: Lead the strategic sourcing for Power Management products, circuit breakers, busbars, data communication products and complex control boards.Localization of Electrification: Identify and qualify regional partners in Mexico/US for Wire Harness assembly and Control Panel builds to replace overseas supply chains. Partner with global-brand manufacturers to work directly and remove third parties and distributors. Drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering projects to simplify wiring architectures and transition to regional /"Plug-and-Play/" electronic modules.Sensor Integration: Manage the supply base for critical sensors (pressure, flow, temperature, and leak detection) required for real-time CDU monitoring.Total Cost Ownership: Develop /"bottom-up/" cost models based on raw metal indices, labor rates, landed prices, tariffs/taxes and assess supplier capacity requirements.NPI Leadership: Manage the transition of new CDU metal sub-assemblies from prototype to high-volume production in our Juarez-based facilities. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.Experience: 6+ years in technical sourcing or manufacturing engineering within the electronics or electrification sector.Experience with power distribution, sensors, PCBA and harnessing is essential.Knowledge of trade compliance and quality management systems is desired.Advanced English (Fluent). Must be able to conduct technical reviews, negotiate contracts, and present localisation business cases to corporate executives. Required Skills:Technical sourcing experienceManufacturing engineering experiencePower distribution knowledgeSensor integration experienceFluent in English Preferred Skills:Knowledge of trade complianceQuality management systems knowledge
Job Title
Sourcing Engineer