Product & Yield Engineer (Data-focused)

Fractile is building silicon, systems and software which will redefine the frontier of AI: running the world’s most advanced models at radically higher speed and lower cost. We have an exceptional team across hardware and software capable of bringing about this change, and we are growing fast to meet demand and deliver our product at scale.

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Procurement Engineer based in the UK to lead technically informed sourcing and supplier engagement for electronics and electronic components. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring that component and manufacturing sourcing decisions are optimised for cost, availability, quality, and long-term scalability.

The ideal candidate brings strong electronics knowledge, hands-on experience with suppliers and EMS partners, and the ability to influence design and sourcing decisions early in the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering-Led Sourcing & Procurement

Lead sourcing and procurement activities for electronic components (ICs, passives, PCBs, connectors, electromechanical parts) and EMS/CM services

Provide technical input into sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and component qualification

Own RFQs, cost breakdowns, and technical-commercial evaluations

Drive should-cost modelling and cost-down initiatives

Supplier & Manufacturing Partner Engagement

Act as the technical procurement interface to component manufacturers, distributors, and EMS/CM partners

Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, MOQs, capacity commitments, and technical constraints

Support supplier audits, capability assessments, and qualification activities

Work closely with suppliers to resolve technical, quality, or supply issues

NPI & Product Lifecycle Support

Support NPI sourcing from concept through production, including BOM cost roll-ups and sourcing readiness

Partner with design engineering to influence component selection for availability, lifecycle, and risk

Manage PCNs, EOLs, and last-time-buy strategies in collaboration with engineering and operations

Support ECO implementation and component transitions

Supply Risk & Continuity Management

Identify and mitigate risks related to single-source components, long lead times, and constrained supply

Develop alternate sourcing and dual-source strategies

Support buffer strategies and supply continuity planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and programme teams

Provide clear reporting on cost, supplier performance, supply risks, and mitigation plans

Mentor junior procurement or supply chain engineers as required

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field

At least 8 years of experience in electronics procurement, supply chain engineering, or manufacturing sourcing

Strong understanding of electronic components, EMS/CM operations, and global electronics supply chains

Proven experience managing technically complex sourcing and supplier negotiations

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical judgement applied to sourcing and procurement decisions

Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills

Analytical mindset with experience in cost modelling and BOM analysis

Ability to influence engineering and operations without direct authority

Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

Familiarity with global component distributors and allocation management

Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments

How we work

Ownership and execution: you will have full agency to drive your work forward

Rapid iteration: we all work directly with top leadership to move from idea to hardware on ambitious timelines

Full-stack engagement: hardware, software, silicon, and modelling teams all work closely together to create a product with generational impact

Optimistic and pragmatic: we possess the will to win, and to do the hard work to get us there

Team player mentality: the mission is bigger than any of us, and we have the curiosity and technical focus to see the best idea shipped, no matter who’s it is

About us

Founded in 2022, team of 70+, which is expanding rapidly

Modern, open offices in London and Bristol

Collaborative, problem-solving culture built on deep curiosity, entrepreneurial initiative and technical fluency

Export control and security clearance

Certain roles may involve working on technologies subject to export restrictions. Applicants may be required to undergo additional eligibility checks to ensure compliance with applicable law.