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Materials & Inventory Specialist at Xona Space Systems | LAYIQ

Perform incoming receiving processes for hardware, electronic components, raw materials, and other production materials, including quantity verification, packing-list documentation, three-way match support, and management of partial receipts.
Inspect incoming hardware, components, and raw materials for damage, quantity discrepancies, traceability requirements, and required documentation.
Maintain accurate inventory records for flight hardware and production materials, including serialized, lot-controlled, and revision-controlled inventory.
Coordinate material requirements for PCBA builds with Supply Chain, Engineering, and external assembly partners.
Prepare and issue electronic component kits for PCBA assembly, including verifying part numbers, revisions, quantities, lot/date codes, and traceability documentation against applicable BOMs and build requirements.
Track and reconcile consigned inventory at external suppliers, including material consumption, shortages, excess material, unused components, and material returned following completion of builds.
Kit and issue inventory to internal manufacturing, integration, and test teams in accordance with BOMs, work orders, and production requirements.
Maintain organized and controlled inventory locations in accordance with 5S, ESD, FOD, and other applicable material-handling requirements.
Perform regular cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and support inventory reconciliation and corrective actions.
Support material configuration changes, nonconforming-material dispositions, and movement of inventory between programs, builds, and storage locations.
Coordinate movement of hardware, assemblies, components, and kits between cleanrooms, warehouse areas, production areas, and external suppliers.
Pack and crate outgoing shipments and prepare associated shipping and material documentation.
Operate motorized lift equipment, pallet jacks, cranes, and lifting fixtures.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory controls, material-flow processes, PCBA consignment processes, and supporting ERP/MRP systems as Xona scales production.
Adhere to applicable safety, quality, ESD, FOD, and configuration-control requirements and contribute to a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment.
Desired Qualifications
2–4 years of materials, inventory, production control, supply chain operations, or related experience in the aviation, space, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries.
Experience supporting PCBA manufacturing, electronics production, or external contract manufacturers strongly preferred.
Familiarity with electronic component handling, including part numbers, manufacturer part numbers, date/lot codes, moisture-sensitive devices, and ESD-sensitive components.
Experience working from BOMs, work orders, kit lists, and production schedules.
Experience with inventory transactions, cycle counts, material issuance, receiving, and reconciliation.
Experience handling serialized, lot-controlled, revision-controlled, or expiration-controlled materials.
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and inventory-management software.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
Understanding of domestic and international shipping requirements and ability to prepare shipping documentation. Familiarity with HTS codes, ECCN basics, Incoterms, and controlled-item handling is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory records, documentation, and material transactions.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple material requirements, builds, and supplier interactions simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate effectively across Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Production, and external manufacturing partners.
Ability to identify material risks, discrepancies, and shortages and drive them to resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
Flexibility and adaptability to evolving program needs, production schedules, and priorities.
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and support the scale-up of systems, software, and material-control processes.
Able to manage long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements to support various manufacturing and test processes. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs unassisted.
For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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