Supplier Development Engineer

Invinity Energy Systems; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Invinity Energy Systems seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to manage and develop supplier relationships while ensuring quality standards and cost objectives are met. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in engineering and supplier management, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier development, quality control, or process improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for timely delivery of quality materials.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits for compliance with quality standards.
• Implement supplier performance metrics for quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with company goals.

Skills

Project Management

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Statistical Process Control

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Action Planning

Job description

Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage are required if renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric grid.Invinity provides an alternative to the most common type of battery, lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pockets doesn’t work as well at the grid scale; it wears out, limits use, and even catches fire.

Manufactured as a standardized product in a factory, Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries don’t degrade, won’t catch fire, and can be operated continuously from full charge to full discharge for 25 years.Invinity has 75,000 kilowatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the space. We’ve deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and are supported by the UK Infrastructure Bank, the U.S. Department of Energy, and some of the world’s leading institutional investors.

A compelling product and recent funding put Invinity in a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero.

Invinity has operations in the UK, Canada, the U.S., and Australia and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and AQSE and in the U.S. on OTCQX.For more information about us visit ourwebpage.

We are looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join our team in Canada. The Supplier Development Engineer will be responsible for managing and developing our supplier base to ensure that they meet our quality standards, delivery expectations, and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment and a strong understanding of quality control, process improvement, and cost reduction methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality materials and components
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, manufacturing processes, and delivery expectations
• Implement and maintain supplier performance metrics to measure supplier performance against quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Work with suppliers to improve quality and reduce defects through process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with company goals and objectives
• Implement cost reduction initiatives with suppliers through negotiation, process improvement, and value engineering
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements in supplier operations
• Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier development, quality control, or process improvement in a manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of quality assurance and control systems and tools, including statistical process control, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
• Ability to travel to supplier locations as neede

$80,000 - $95,000 a year

At Invinity Energy Systems, we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and practicing wage transparency to ensure fairness and equity. The salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $95,000 and will be determined by a combination of the interview process, prior work experience, and educational background.

If you are great at what you do, willing to engage with our collaborative culture, and motivated by making a difference in the world, consider joining us. Invinity Energy Systems is small enough that every team member plays a critical role in our daily business, but large enough to participate in landmark clean energy projects around the world.