Subcontractors Technical Manager - Structures/Propulsion

The person we are looking for will join the Supply Chain Structures and Propulsion team, with responsibility for the programmatic management of procurement for structures and propulsion components to be used in all space and military programs.

Specifically, in functional coordination with the engineering and supplier quality departments, the Subcontractor Manager is responsible for implementing all necessary internal and external actions to ensure the supply of products/services on time, within budget, and in compliance with the required technical and quality standards.

In this role, the Subcontractor Manager serves as the primary interface between the company and the suppliers developing subsystems.

• Support the "Procurement" organizational unit in purchasing marketing activities and scouting/analyzing the best outsourcing/procurement opportunities.

• Support the "Procurement" organizational unit in contracting activities by contributing to the drafting of "Statement of Work" (SOW) documents to be attached to contracts.

• Oversee and ensure the development plan of all systems under responsibility in accordance with the signed contracts, interfacing with the program/project supply chain managers.

• Oversee and ensure the production process of all systems under responsibility in accordance with the signed contracts.

• Ensure periodic monitoring of suppliers' capacity and capabilities, as well as periodic verification of medium-to-long-term production planning.

• Ensure the assessment of the impact on suppliers' workload in response to changes in supply requirements.

• Regularly interact with low-performing suppliers to analyze the causes of their performance issues and define recovery plans, ensuring their timely execution.

• Ensure expediting activities in the presence of structural criticalities related to the relevant contracts, in collaboration with the Planning units.

• Ensure the management of the delivery schedule and product quality (in coordination with the appropriate functions and organizational areas) for the relevant aspects, in close cooperation with the responsible Supply Chain Manager.

• Ensure the proper management of all contractual changes (CCN, amendments to issued WOs, etc.) through negotiation and finalization with the supplier, including commercial aspects.

• Ensure the proper escalation support request to Procurement in the negotiation of CCNs and contractual changes when necessary, particularly in the case of hard points or showstoppers.

• Degree in Engineering

• Excellent knowledge of English and preferably French

• Knowledge of Project/Program Management principles

• Previous experience in leadership/coordination roles in other corporate functions is preferred

• Familiarity with ESA, MIL, or NASA standards

• Knowledge of cost planning systems and project management

• Multidisciplinary technical expertise in avionics and mechanical disciplines

Join us in a permanent role within a highly challenging and cutting-edge technological environment, where your expertise will play a critical role in achieving ambitious objectives.

We offer you the opportunity to work on space programs, take direct responsibility for managing technical suppliers, and grow into leadership roles where your technical background will be essential. Here, you will further enhance your problem-solving, communication, and management skills, stepping into a position where you make things happen.

In this role, you will be at the core of supplier management, ensuring components and systems are delivered as expected, when needed, and to the highest standards. The success of the entire program depends on every element working flawlessly, and you will be the one ensuring that happens.

If you have at least five years of experience in aerospace, defense, or related industries—coming from a strong engineering background and looking to transition into technical program management, or if you have already taken on project leadership responsibilities and are ready for even greater challenges, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

At Tekrevolution, we are at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense sectors, specializing in avionics, mechanical design, fluid dynamics analysis, and thermo-structural analysis of advanced materials. Our mission is to push the boundaries of what is possible, delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive the future of space exploration and defense systems.

Our expertise enables us to create robust systems and subsystems for critical space applications, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and performance. 

We turn ideas into space applications, starting from high level requirements definition, going through each project step, being your reliable partner able to deliver outstanding results.

We are proud of our strategic partnerships with leading space agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders. These collaborations fuel our continuous innovation, allowing us to contribute to some of the most challenging and groundbreaking projects in the aerospace and defense industries.