Supplier Development Engineer

Invinity Energy Systems; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Invinity Energy Systems is seeking a passionate Supplier Development Engineer in Vancouver to manage supplier relationships and ensure quality and delivery standards in energy storage solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering with at least 5 years of experience in supplier development and process improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supplier development, quality control, or process improvement.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Conduct supplier assessments to ensure compliance with standards.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation and process improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Quality Control

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Statistical Process Control Tools

Quality Assurance Tools

Job description

In the world of energy, no area is more exciting than large-scale energy storage. From a few installations a decade ago to a market Barclays Bank says is “likely to approach the trillions,” energy storage makes wind and solar available around the clock. Invinity is taking a leading role by providing a safe, reliable, and economical alternative to conventional storage solutions.

Invinity Energy Systems, a public company trading on the London Stock Exchange, produces batteries that do not suffer the short life, fire risk and materials scarcity that hold back solutions powered by lithium-ion batteries. Invinity’s flow batteries store energy in a water-based electrolyte using vanadium, a widely available element proven in energy storage for decades. Invinity has commercial projects in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, with significant operations in Vancouver and Bathgate and offices in London and San Francisco.

We are looking for people with a passion for renewable energy to join us. People love working at Invinity because we are empowered to make a meaningful impact. We’re small enough that every team member plays a critical role in our daily business, but large enough that the batteries we build are being deployed at significant scale in landmark clean energy projects around the world.

Job Description

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.

Responsiblities:

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 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 needed

Additional Information

If the idea of working in a world-class team and helping the world transition to renewable energy is exciting to you. If being a part of a dynamic, global company where the team works with passion but not ego sounds appealing, Invinity may just be where you belong.

About the company

See what makes Invinity the world's leading manufacturer of utility-grade energy storage - safe, economical & proven vanadium flow batteries.

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