Supply Chain Manager, Robotics Hardware

Job overview

Supply Chain Manager, Robotics Hardware is a fully onsite role at Field AI’s Irvine, CA office. The stated annual salary range is $100,000–$200,000. Field AI develops risk-aware AI systems and robotics solutions for real-world environments. The manager ensures supply continuity across in-house and outsourced manufacturing, coordinating sourcing, production readiness, inventory, and supplier performance. The role helps keep robotics payloads and systems on schedule and aligned with downstream demand as products move from prototype to production.

What you'll do

• Plan sourcing and order quantities
• negotiate RFQ/RFP pricing
• manage cost reduction, lead times, safety stock, and second-source strategies
• manage supplier relationships and quality processes
• align production schedules and material allocation with demand
• support new product introductions
• report supply chain metrics
• track component and prototype custody
• implement asset tracking and maintain purchase and cost records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supply chain manager

robotics hardware

procurement

strategic sourcing

supplier management

material planning

inventory optimization

production readiness

irvine ca

field ai

$100,000–$200,000/year

fully onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits, equity, and generous time are included in the compensation package.

Why this role

Supports complex electromechanical robotics products from prototype through production scale; role is explicitly fully onsite in Irvine.

About the employer

FieldAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.