Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$95k–$123k/yr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly extending the cutting-edge of laser technology in multiple dynamic and growing markets. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, micr…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Risk Mitigation
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$35/hr
Location: Longmont, CO (Onsite) Experience: 3+ years of experience in facilities and equipment maintenance and repair. Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or Technical Certification is a p…
Skills: Facilities Maintenance, Equipment Repair, Plumbing, Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$33/hr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: High Power Lasers, Fiber Optics, Optics, Electronics, Oscilloscopes
Camas, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$23/hr–$29/hr
At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace …
Skills: Administrative Support, Purchase Order Processing, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Inventory Tracking
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$95k–$123k/yr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly extending the cutting-edge of laser technology in multiple dynamic and growing markets. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, micr…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Risk Mitigation
United States · On-site
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Fiber Laser Design, Optical Engineering, Opto-mechanical Design, Diffractive Optics, Non-linear Optics
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$26/hr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Administrative Support, Meeting Coordination, Professional Communication, Reception Operations, Travel Coordination
United States · On-site
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Optical Engineering
Longmont, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$190k/yr
Location: Longmont, CO (hybrid/onsite) Experience: 7+ years of experience Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related field. PhD is preferred. Compensation: $140,000-$190,000 depending on experi…
Skills: Physics-based modeling, Wave optics propagation, Fourier optics, Beam control, Adaptive optics
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$125k–$165k/yr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Opto-mechanical Design, Mechanical Architecture, SolidWorks, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$130k–$170k/yr
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 5+ years of electro-optical experience Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field. Compensation: $130,000-$170,000 depending on…
Skills: Electro-Optical Design, High Energy Laser Systems, Opto-Mechanical Integration, LabVIEW, MATLAB
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$150k–$190k/yr
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 8+ years of electro-optical experience Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science or related field. Compensation: $150,000-$190,000 depending on…
Skills: Electro-Optical Engineering, High Energy Laser Systems, Opto-Mechanical Design, System Integration, LabVIEW
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$115k–$137k/yr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Software Development, Firmware Development, Real-time Programming, Product Management, Agile
Longmont, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$38/hr–$50/hr
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite / hybrid) Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Sourcer working in an aerospace, defense, or highly technical organization. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree required Compen…
Skills: Sourcing, Candidate Engagement, Pipeline Building, LinkedIn Recruiter, Passive Talent Outreach
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$38/hr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Electrical Schematics
Vancouver, Washington, United States · On-site
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Die Bonding, Wire Bonding, Electromechanical Assembly, Laser Alignment, Laser Testing
Camas, Washington, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$31/hr
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Windows OS Support, Hardware Diagnostics, Active Directory, Office 365, Jira Service Management
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$120k–$1600k/yr
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: minimum 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, MBSE, Cameo Systems Modeler, Network Defense
Longmont, Colorado, United States · On-site
$90k–$150k/yr
Location: Longmont, CO (onsite) Experience: 5+ years of experience in supply chain required. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. Compensation: $90,000-$150,000 dep…
Skills: Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Supplier Auditing, FMEA
Hillsboro, Oregon, United States · On-site
Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and…
Skills: Electromechanical Assembly, Data Entry, Soldering, Wire Bonding, Problem Solving
Camas, Washington, United States • On-site
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Develop and execute sourcing strategies for precision mechanical categories to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness. Manage supplier performance and portfolios while partnering with Engineering and Operations for new product introductions.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and typically 8+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing or regulated environment. Proficiency in ERP systems and familiarity with government contracting regulations like FAR and ITAR is preferred.
Who We Are
At nLIGHT, we are constantly extending the cutting-edge of laser technology in multiple dynamic and growing markets. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.
Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).
Job Summary
The Senior Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical direct material and technology for precision mechanical categories. This role is accountable for supplier performance, supplier portfolio optimization, supply risk mitigation, and compliant procurement execution across commercial and government programs. In partnership with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program teams, the Senior Category Manager supports product roadmaps, qualification requirements, new product introduction, cost objectives, and continuity of supply.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Starting pay depends on qualifications:
Sr Category Manager: $95,000 - $123,000 annually
Other Compensation and Benefits
nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [email protected].
E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Offices: Longmont, CO 80502, US
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Offices: Longmont, CO 80502, US
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