Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the industrialization of new suppliers and products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to volume production. 

• Serve as the primary company representative at supplier sites, overseeing manufacturing and production activities while supporting our teams globally in driving our development & production goals.  

• Support and monitor all supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company standards. 

• Collaborate with suppliers to implement and maintain quality testing procedures, ensuring components meet technical and performance requirements. 

• Act as the liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams in Singapore and the U.S., facilitating material readiness, engineering design alignment, and seamless communication. 

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers and establish strategic partnerships to secure high-quality materials and components that meet production requirements 

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and production timelines. 

• Monitor and control material inventory levels at suppliers to support ramp-up schedules and reduce material shortages. 

• Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, design for manufacturing support, and potential risks to develop mitigation strategies that prevent production disruptions. 

• Support and optimize logistics for new suppliers and products, including transportation planning and customs requirements. 

• Support the Supply Chain team in defining and monitoring KPIs such as supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality metrics, and ramp-up success to identify areas for process improvement. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to align supplier industrialization activities with overall business objectives and production forecasts. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field.  A master's degree is preferred.  Ideally someone with experience working on electrical power products.  

• 8+ years' experience in a mix of engineering, program management & supply chain fields with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.  

• Proven experience working in an organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and in a startup environment.  Ideally someone that has experience developing supplier capabilities.  

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes.  

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead cross functionally by managing teams / projects. 

• Exceptionally strong communication skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing.  

• Experience working with engineering teams focused on electrical systems, power electronics, or other similar products in a manufacturing / production environment. 

• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks.  Effective response to adapting to competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly.  

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% including internationally 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the industrialization of new suppliers and products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to volume production. 

• Serve as the primary company representative at supplier sites, overseeing manufacturing and production activities while supporting our teams globally in driving our development & production goals.  

• Support and monitor all supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company standards. 

• Collaborate with suppliers to implement and maintain quality testing procedures, ensuring components meet technical and performance requirements. 

• Act as the liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams in Singapore and the U.S., facilitating material readiness, engineering design alignment, and seamless communication. 

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers and establish strategic partnerships to secure high-quality materials and components that meet production requirements 

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and production timelines. 

• Monitor and control material inventory levels at suppliers to support ramp-up schedules and reduce material shortages. 

• Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, design for manufacturing support, and potential risks to develop mitigation strategies that prevent production disruptions. 

• Support and optimize logistics for new suppliers and products, including transportation planning and customs requirements. 

• Support the Supply Chain team in defining and monitoring KPIs such as supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality metrics, and ramp-up success to identify areas for process improvement. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to align supplier industrialization activities with overall business objectives and production forecasts. 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field.  A master's degree is preferred.  Ideally someone with experience working on electrical power products.  

• 8+ years' experience in a mix of engineering, program management & supply chain fields with evidence showing an exceptional ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.  

• Proven experience working in an organization focused on new technologies, the NPI process, and in a startup environment.  Ideally someone that has experience developing supplier capabilities.  

• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations and customs processes.  

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead cross functionally by managing teams / projects. 

• Exceptionally strong communication skills that demonstrate an ability to communicate visually, verbally, and in writing.  

• Experience working with engineering teams focused on electrical systems, power electronics, or other similar products in a manufacturing / production environment. 

• Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously managing competing priorities, challenges, and risks.  Effective response to adapting to competing priorities, risks, and program changes as needed and quickly.  

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% including internationally 

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.