Materials Program Manager, Space Technologies

Job overview

The Materials Program Manager, Space Technologies role is listed as onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with an annual salary range of $51,500–$87,500. The position supports AeroVironment’s Sensor Product in Space Technologies. The role coordinates material sourcing, procurement, inventory, and production execution so materials are available for manufacturing and system shipments. It works across engineering, program leadership, quality, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain to manage schedules, mitigate material risks, and improve sourcing and planning processes.

What you'll do

• Coordinate hardware procurement and build schedules with engineering, program, quality, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• expedite production activities
• create and maintain master parts lists
• provide material availability data
• communicate lead times and inventory risks
• monitor procurement metrics
• coordinate raw-material post-processing
• resolve inventory discrepancies
• support make-or-buy planning and cost estimating
• identify sourcing savings
• improve supply-chain systems, planning tools, reporting, and standard operating procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

materials program manager

space technologies

supply chain

procurement

inventory management

manufacturing

albuquerque nm

aerovironment

$51,500–$87,500/year

erp systems

strategic sourcing

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, flexible work schedule options, and potentially a 9/80 schedule and paid holiday shutdown depending on business unit, role, and customer contract.

Why this role

Supports AeroVironment’s Sensor Product in Space Technologies; requires ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance, although the listing states no clearance is currently required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.