{"id":815350,"url":"https://alion.io/job/red6ar-technical-supply-chain-manager","title":"Technical Supply Chain Manager","company":{"id":688778,"name":"Red 6","domain":"red6ar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/red6ar","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Denver, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":90000,"max":150000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":150000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-09-02T18:28:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-02","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T22:43:16Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-09-28T22:43:16Z","days_open":26,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":26},"description":"Company Overview\nRed 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.\nPosition Overview\nRed 6 is seeking an experienced Technical Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain execution for internally designed, complex aerospace products supporting both internal production and contract manufacturing partners.\nThis role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring that critical components, assemblies, and custom hardware are sourced, qualified, and delivered in alignment with Red 6’s strict DOD, aerospace, and industry standards.\nThe ideal candidate has deep experience managing supply chains for complex electromechanical systems including PCBAs, harnesses, precision mechanical components, and custom aerospace hardware. This position will play a key role in managing Red 6’s blended Approved Manufacturer List (AML) strategy, where certain custom components are sourced directly by Red 6 while most materials are procured through sub-contractors and contract manufacturers (CMs).\nThis is a highly cross-functional leadership role requiring strong technical understanding, supplier engagement, and clear communication with senior leadership.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupply Chain Strategy & Execution\nManage the technical supply chain for complex aerospace electromechanical products.\n\nLead sourcing strategies supporting both Red 6 internal builds and contract manufacturer production.\n\nSupport scaling of production through supplier capacity planning and risk mitigation.\n\nEnsure continuity of supply for critical components including PCBAs, custom electronics, cables/harnesses, and precision mechanical assemblies.\n\nIdentify and mitigate supply chain risks related to schedule, cost, or technical constraints.\n\nBlended AML & Supplier Management\nManage Red 6’s direct and blended AML strategy, where custom components are sourced directly by Red 6 while other components are procured by contract manufacturers.\n\nPartner with Procurement to develop and maintain the Approved Manufacturer List (AML).\n\nEvaluate and onboard suppliers capable of meeting aerospace and DOD program requirements.\n\nWork closely with suppliers to ensure manufacturability, quality compliance, and schedule adherence.\n\nSupport supplier development initiatives to improve capability, capacity, and reliability.\n\nContract Manufacturer (CM) Collaboration\nAct as the primary technical supply chain interface between Red 6 and contract manufacturing partners.\n\nSupport CMs with sourcing of complex assemblies and components required for production builds.\n\nCoordinate supply chain readiness for NPI builds, qualification builds, and production ramp.\n\nTravel to CM facilities to resolve supply chain issues and support production readiness as required.\n\nSupplier Performance & Quality Collaboration\nPartner with the Red 6 Quality organization to ensure suppliers meet traceability, documentation, and aerospace compliance requirements.\n\nMonitor supplier performance including delivery, quality, and responsiveness metrics.\n\nSupport resolution of supplier-driven production issues and corrective action initiatives.\n\nEnsure suppliers support requirements for serialization, lot traceability, and documentation.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality teams.\n\nSupport design teams with supplier capability assessments during product development.\n\nProvide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain risks, mitigation strategies, and supplier performance.\n\nSupport planning activities including material readiness for builds and production ramp planning.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n7+ years of experience in technical supply chain management, sourcing, or supplier management in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics industries.\n\nThis is a Technical Role - Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials or related field.\n\nExperience managing supply chains for complex electromechanical systems including PCBAs, cables/harnesses, and mechanical assemblies.\n\nProven experience working with contract manufacturers.\n\nStrong understanding of aerospace quality standards and traceability requirements.\n\nExperience supporting NPI programs and production ramp in complex hardware environments.\n\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality organizations.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n\nExcellent communication and executive presentation skills.\n\nWillingness to travel to supplier and CM facilities as required.\n\nQualified candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting DOD or aerospace production programs.\n\nFamiliarity with AS9100 quality environments.\n\nExperience managing custom component supply chains.\n\nExperience with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools.\n\nBackground in electromechanical aerospace systems or avionics hardware.\n\nEstimated Base Salary Range: $90,000-$150,000\nFull-Time Employee Benefits\nHealthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)\n\nPaid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave\n\nShort and Long-Term Disability\n\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nVoluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)\n\nMay be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.\n\nNote\nRed 6 reserves the right to change its current benefits program at any time, in a manner that is consistent with applicable federal and state regulations.\nThis job description is not a contract and confers no contractual rights, privileges, or benefits on any applicant or potential applicant. Red 6 has the right to change any and all terms of this job description, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. Nothing in this job description constitutes an offer or guarantee of employment.\nRed Six Aerospace, Inc, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nCalifornia: https://www.caljobs.ca.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx\nColorado: https://www.connectingcolorado.com/\nFlorida: https://www.employflorida.com/vosnet/Default.aspx\nUnder the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), Red 6 Aerospace, Inc. operating company you are applying to work for (hereinafter, “we”, “our”, or “us”) may collect personal information and use it for certain business purposes as described below in this Job Applicant and Employee Privacy Notice. We are required to disclose the following information to California “consumers” regarding our collection of their personal information. 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