New Product Introduction (NPI) Procurement Specialist

TAT Technologies (TAT) is a fast-growing profitable provider of aerospace thermal management power and actuation products and repair services. TAT is a strategic global partner to leading players in the aerospace industry and specializes in providing innovative commercial defense OEM and repair/overhaul solutions. Our experience flexibility and commitment to meeting customers requirements have positioned us to be a trusted partner to some of the worlds leading aircraft manufacturers OEMs airlines MROs air forces and defense organizations. TAT employs more than 600 employees worldwide with facilities in the US and Israel.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Procurement Specialist will support the successful launch of next-generation Thermal Management System (TMS) products for advanced aerospace platforms including hybrid-electric eVTOL and next-generation conventional aircraft.

This role is focused on early supplier engagement prototype sourcing and transition to production working closely with R&D Engineering Program Management Quality and Operations. The NPI Procurement Specialist ensures that suppliers are capable responsive and aligned with technical cost quality and schedule requirements as new products move from concept through qualification and into production.

1. NPI Sourcing & Supplier Engagement

• Source and onboard suppliers for prototype development and low-rate initial production (LRIP) of TMS components including pumps compressors fans controllers sensors heat exchangers and liquid-cooled modules.
• Support supplier selection during early design phases based on technical capability responsiveness cost and scalability.
• Coordinate RFQs supplier evaluations and award recommendations for NPI programs.
• Support the execution of development agreements prototypes orders and early production contracts.

2. Program & Engineering Support

• Act as the procurement focal point for assigned NPI programs from concept through production readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to translate BOMs drawings and specifications into supplier requirements.
• Support supplier participation in design-for-manufacturing (DFM) design-for-cost and value-engineering activities.
• Track long-lead items and ensure timely availability of prototype and qualification hardware.

3. Supplier Readiness & Risk Management

• Assess supplier readiness for technical capability capacity quality systems and schedule.
• Support supplier TRL/MRL tracking and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Identify supply risks early and implement mitigation plans (alternate suppliers schedule recovery actions).
• Coordinate supplier technical reviews and follow up on action items.

4. Cost Quality & Compliance

• Support cost estimating price analysis and should-cost activities for new products.
• Ensure suppliers meet applicable aerospace and customer requirements including AS9100 DO-160 MIL-STD and program-specific standards.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to support first article inspections (FAI) and supplier qualification activities.
• Assist in resolving early supplier quality or delivery issues during development and ramp-up.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface daily with Program Management Engineering Quality Operations and Supply Chain to support NPI schedules and milestones.
• Support handoff from NPI to sustaining/procurement teams at production release.
• Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP and PLM systems.
• Provide regular status updates on supplier performance cost and risk for NPI programs.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering or Business.
• 5-8 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles with strong exposure to NPI or development programs.
• Experience sourcing mechanical thermal or electro-mechanical components in aerospace automotive or energy industries preferred.
• Experience building relationships with suppliers who handle commodities such as tubing ducting pumps and electrical.
• Working knowledge of thermal management systems fluid systems or electro-mechanical components.
• Familiarity with high-voltage or electrified systems is a plus.
• Experience with RFQs cost analysis supplier selection and contract execution.
• Proficient with ERP PLM and procurement tools.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and schedule management.
• Effective communicator who is able to work in fast-paced cross-functional environments.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on execution-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple NPI programs simultaneously.

TAT Technologies is dedicated to providing an inclusive fun and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical Dental Vision Life 401K with company matching STD LTD accidental coverages EAP and more.

Equal Employment Opportunities TAT TECHNOLOGIES is committed to maintaining a supportive healthy and productive work environment free from discrimination harassment or bullying and complying with all legislative requirements. This includes equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran.

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