Terry Soot MG
Sustaining Manufacturing & Logistics Specialist
Terry Soot MG, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Role Overview
This dual-role position combines operational logistics with sustaining manufacturing engineering support for imagery collection equipment. The role manages the product lifecycle through inventory coordination, equipment movement, and stock control, while also supporting manufacturing processes to ensure quality, yield, and timely implementation of engineering changes.
Manufacturing Sustaining & Engineering Support
Manufacturing Sustaining & Engineering Support
BOM & ECR Management
Understand and define requirements for basic Bills of Materials (BOM) for assemblies and sub-assemblies
Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and New Part Requests (NPR)
Production Transactions
Generate Assembly Complete (AC) and de-kit orders for assemblies and sub-assemblies at the Contract Manufacturer (CM)
Quality Support
Assist in monitoring manufacturing process yields and test fallout rates
Support engineers with basic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring production issues
Documentation
Collect and organize Return Material Authorization (RMA) data related to manufacturing failures
Maintain inventory overviews of failed and repaired units
Inventory and Logistics Coordination
Manage all inbound and outbound shipments to and from the Contract Manufacturer, ensuring operational readiness and setup support
Process ticket requests and manage service ticket creation and tracking in collaboration with the logistics workflow team
Equipment Movement
Support imagery collection equipment movement requests (domestic and international) throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations
Inventory Audits & Control
Assist with annual physical inventory counts in collaboration with the Contract Manufacturer
Review inventory data, identify discrepancies, and perform audits or reconciliations as needed
Support stock management, scheduled stock counts, and forecasting activities
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma accepted with sufficient relevant experience
2–5 years of combined experience in logistics/inventory management and manufacturing or sustaining engineering roles
At least 2 years of experience in Hardware Operations
Proficiency with ERP and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Experience in supply chain, logistics, vendor management, and warehouse operations
Familiarity with stock management, forecasting principles, and spreadsheet tools
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control methodologies, and problem-solving techniques (e.g., RCA, FMEA)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
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Manufacturing Sustaining & Engineering Support
Manufacturing Sustaining & Engineering Support
BOM & ECR Management
Understand and define requirements for basic Bills of Materials (BOM) for assemblies and sub-assemblies
Submit Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and New Part Requests (NPR)
Production Transactions
Generate Assembly Complete (AC) and de-kit orders for assemblies and sub-assemblies at the Contract Manufacturer (CM)
Quality Support
Assist in monitoring manufacturing process yields and test fallout rates
Support engineers with basic Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring production issues
Documentation
Collect and organize Return Material Authorization (RMA) data related to manufacturing failures
Maintain inventory overviews of failed and repaired units
Inventory and Logistics Coordination
Manage all inbound and outbound shipments to and from the Contract Manufacturer, ensuring operational readiness and setup support
Process ticket requests and manage service ticket creation and tracking in collaboration with the logistics workflow team
Equipment Movement
Support imagery collection equipment movement requests (domestic and international) throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with country-specific regulations
Inventory Audits & Control
Assist with annual physical inventory counts in collaboration with the Contract Manufacturer
Review inventory data, identify discrepancies, and perform audits or reconciliations as needed
Support stock management, scheduled stock counts, and forecasting activities
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma accepted with sufficient relevant experience
2–5 years of combined experience in logistics/inventory management and manufacturing or sustaining engineering roles
At least 2 years of experience in Hardware Operations
Proficiency with ERP and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
Experience in supply chain, logistics, vendor management, and warehouse operations
Familiarity with stock management, forecasting principles, and spreadsheet tools
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control methodologies, and problem-solving techniques (e.g., RCA, FMEA)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
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