Hitoe Engelbrekt

About Hitoe Engelbrekt

Materials purchasing, planning demands, and inventory management in a collaborative and fast paced manufacturing environment• Vendor and contract management• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Japanese; reading, writing, listening, and speaking with advanced bilingual proficiency• Translation, interpretation, localization English/Japanese • Provide Japanese business practice and cultural advice• Data processing and statistical analysis with quantitative and qualitative research skill• Prioritizing multiple tasks in complex high-pressure situations

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager - Ip & E (Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical)

   SpaceX

   Jul 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   Purchasing and managing thousands of IP & E (Interconnect, Passive and Electromechanical) parts to support Starlink satellite production. Developing and executing sourcing strategies to support new product development, design change, engineering needs, and ramping up the satellite production. Identifying supply chain risks and opportunities to support continuity of supply and cost reduction. Building and maintaining strong and beneficial supplier relationships, and training them to use SpaceX custom tools.Closely working with engineering, production, material management, and systems teams to achieve the aggressive goals of the Starlink program. Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Education

• University of Washington Bothell

  Master of Arts - MA, Policy Studies

  2017 — 2018

• Cascadia College

  Associate’s Degree, Integrated Studies

  2014 — 2015

• University of Washington

  Localization: Customizing Software for the World, Localization: Customizing Software for the World

  2016 — 2017

• University of Washington Bothell

  Bachelor’s Degree, Major in Global Studies, Minor in Education and Society

  2015 — 2017

• Weber State University

  Associate’s Degree, Business Systems

  1990 — 1992