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As ICON scales production of the Titan print system and expands deployments across the country and globe, this role is critical to ensuring the mechanical components and assemblies that define our hardware are sourced from capable, cost-competitive, and reliable suppliers. You will serve as the primary technical and commercial interface between ICON's Mechanical Engineering and Supply Chain organizations, driving supplier qualification, resolving quality issues, supporting new product introduction, and continuously improving the cost and delivery performance of our mechanical supply base. This position is based at ICON's Austin, TX campus and reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nOwn the technical and commercial relationship with mechanical suppliers across categories including structural fabrication, sheet metal, machined components, hydraulics, actuators, pumps, and drive systems.\nLead supplier qualification activities for new mechanical components, including capability assessments, PPAP/FAI coordination, and supplier audits.\nPartner closely with Mechanical Engineering during new product introduction (NPI) to provide supply chain input on design for manufacturability (DFM), component standardization, and make-vs-buy decisions.\nDrive continuous improvement in supplier quality, delivery, and cost through structured scorecarding, regular business reviews, and corrective action processes.\nManage supplier corrective action (SCAR) processes for mechanical components; coordinate root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions with suppliers and internal quality teams.\nDevelop and maintain a dual-source strategy for critical mechanical components to reduce single-source risk and improve supply chain resilience.\nSupport commodity strategy development for mechanical categories, including market analysis, total cost of ownership modeling, and sourcing recommendations.\nLead or support cost reduction initiatives through design-to-cost collaboration, re-sourcing, process improvements, and negotiation with suppliers.\nCollaborate with Procurement on RFQ processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations for mechanical components.\nMonitor and manage supplier delivery performance; work proactively with suppliers and internal operations to resolve shortages, expedite critical parts, and prevent production disruptions.\nMaintain accurate supplier and component data in ICON's ERP and PLM systems, including approved vendor lists (AVL), lead times, and qualification status.\nTravel to supplier facilities as needed to conduct audits, resolve technical issues, and build supplier relationships.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\n5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, supply chain engineering, supplier quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering roles involving mechanical components.\nStrong technical background in mechanical engineering disciplines, including fabrication, machined parts, weldments, hydraulics, or electromechanical assemblies.\nDemonstrated ability to drive corrective action and supplier improvement programs with measurable results.\nExperience supporting new product introduction in a hardware manufacturing environment.\nStrong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, procurement, and supplier teams.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities evolve with the product roadmap.\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\n\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.\nExperience in construction technology, robotics, heavy equipment, or industrial automation supply chains is a plus.\nExperience with or knowledge of supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, PPAP, FAI, and supplier audits.\nFamiliarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical tolerance review.\nExpertise with DFx principles in mechanical design, engineering, and sourcing.\nExperience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and PLM tools.\nKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and supplier development methodologies.\nExperience managing suppliers across multiple geographies, including domestic and international manufacturing partners.\nCertification in supply chain management (CSCP, CPIM) or quality management (CQE, Six Sigma) is a plus.\n\nICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.\nFurthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).\nHeadhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.\nAs part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. 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