Manager, Supply Chain - Structures en Otto Aerospace

About Otto Aerospace
OTTO is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, designed for sustainability through the innovative use of advanced super-laminar aerodynamics and high-precision, net-shaped composites. Flight tests of our technology demonstrator validate a dramatic reduction in fuel burn and allow a sizeable improvement in cabin comfort. Otto Aerospace is designing world-class aircraft from first principles physics and delivering ground-breaking aircraft and economic performance.

About the Role
As the Manager, Supply Chain – Structures, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the sourcing and supplier strategy for structural components on a clean-sheet aircraft program. You will be responsible not only for building and leading the structures commodity team but also for developing a resilient and scalable supply base capable of supporting rapid development, prototype builds, and eventual production ramp-up. This is a hands-on leadership role in a startup environment—ideal for someone who thrives on building systems, relationships, and teams from the ground up while balancing near-term execution with long-term strategic growth.

About the Department
The Supply Chain organization is at the heart of the company’s industrial strategy, enabling the transition from innovative design to production reality. The department’s mission is to establish a world-class supply base and integrated value chain supporting the full lifecycle of the aircraft program—from concept and prototype through certification and full-rate production. Within this organization, the Structures team focuses on the procurement, development, and industrialization of fuselage, wing, and empennage assemblies. Collaboration, innovation, and agility define how the team works—partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to ensure the right suppliers, processes, and people are in place to deliver success.

What You'll Do

• Build and lead the Supply Chain – Structures team, including hiring, coaching, and developing talent to support both development and production phases.
• Develop and execute the sourcing strategy for major structural commodities including fuselage, empennage, wing, and composite assemblies.
• Establish a capable, competitive, and scalable supplier network aligned with program milestones and production growth.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and risk management initiatives across global supply partners.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to influence design-for-manufacture, material selection, and build-to-print readiness.
• Define, implement, and monitor supplier performance metrics (KPIs) for quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Drive supplier readiness for prototype, flight test, and early production builds, ensuring on-time material availability.
• Develop and implement processes, tools, and governance frameworks to support supply chain scalability.
• Manage cost, schedule, and quality trade-offs with a data-driven and collaborative approach.
• Act as a key leader within the broader Supply Chain organization, fostering a high-performance and accountability-driven culture.

Who You Are
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent advanced education considered an asset
• Professional certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, PMP, APICS) preferred

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing supply chain management.
• Proven experience in establishing new supplier relationships and building teams or functions from inception.
• Hands-on experience managing structural or airframe commodity portfolios (metallics, composites, or assemblies).
• Experience supporting development programs, prototype builds, and early production ramp-up.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives in a startup or fast-paced project environment.

 Required Skills

• Strong leadership with a builder’s mindset—able to create structure, process, and culture in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into tactical execution.
• Deep understanding of aerospace supply base, manufacturing methods, and cost drivers.
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and performance management tools.
• Collaborative and adaptable, comfortable leading through ambiguity and change.

 Where You'll Be

**This person will travel 1 week monthly to our temporary headquarters in Ft Wort, TX, for teamwork and collaboration, then will relocate to our new corporate office in 1-2 years.

Benefits

Otto Aerospace provides a robust benefits package that includes competitive salaries, subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) opportunities, paid short term disability, voluntary long-term disability and additional term life, with 15 paid days off, 13 paid company holidays, and paid sick leave. Depending on seniority and role, some roles qualify for potential bonuses and stock options.

Otto Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our hiring process. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and greater success. The more inclusive we are, the stronger we become. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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