Skydio
Director, Global Supply Management - Mechanicals
$184K–$262K
San Mateo, California, United States · Hybrid · Director · Full-time · Posted May 11, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 8 years leading a Mechanical Supply Chain organization.
- Education
- BS/BA in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Visa sponsorship
- For positions located in the United States, Skydio uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
About the job
Leads Skydio’s global mechanical supply management strategy, teams, and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, resilient supply and on-time fulfillment for drone products.
What you'll do
- Set sourcing and supply-chain strategy; manage supplier selection, commercial terms, capacity, inventory, and deliveries.
- Partner with engineering and hardware operations on manufacturability, cost, supply security, production planning, and fulfillment.
- Build and develop the mechanical supply management team and improve supply-chain processes and systems.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- At least 8 years of direct experience leading a Mechanical Supply Chain organization.
- Strategic planning skills and ability to simplify complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional and cultural boundaries and build effective working relationships.
Nice to have
- Change management and process management experience.
- FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days; required for certain positions.
Pay
$184,000 - $262,000 USD annual base salary
Tools
Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Die Casting, Metal Extrusions, Fasteners, Composites, Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding, Precision Metal Stamping & Forming
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