Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical

Mainspring Energy; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options + benefits

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical to own sourcing, cost, and supply continuity of electrical and power electronics commodities as we scale Linear Generator production. This senior individual contributor will set commodity strategy, develop suppliers and contract manufacturers, lead negotiations, and partner closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations.

The role demands technical depth, commercial strength, and sound judgment balancing cost, risk,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years across electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain, with hands-on sourcing and supplier management for electronics commodities; R&D and NPI experience required.
• Solid ability to lead supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and global supply-base management.
• Experience onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies.
• Proven cost-reduction results: DFM, should-cost, BOM optimization.
• Comfort in fast-paced R&D and ramp environments with shifting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategy for the assigned electrical portfolio (power conversion, PCBAs, connectors, cables and harnesses, sensors, power distribution, chassis, electromechanical assemblies).
• Identify, qualify, and onboard USMCA-compliant US and Mexico contract manufacturers.
• Support sourcing strategy for the AC-to-DC product transition, including lead time analysis and production readiness.
• Lead DFM, DFX, and should-cost work with Engineering from early NPI.
• Plan and deliver cost-down programs tied to the product cost roadmap, reporting progress with each supplier.
• Lead supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts from R&D quick-turn through long-term volume agreements.
• Partner with SCM Program Managers for R&D-to-production transitions.
• Run supplier business reviews and improve quality, delivery, capacity, and cost with Quality and SQE.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

R&D and NPI experience

Power electronics knowledge

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego

About Mainspring

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions that rapidly add new capacity and deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power. The company began commercial shipments of its Mainspring Linear Generators in 2020 and today has hundreds of megawatts in advanced development and field operations for leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring also partners with global energy leaders including AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and more.

The core values that ground our work, guide our decisions, and connect us together:

• Pragmatic Optimism
• Excellence without Ego
• Proactive Collaboration

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Staff Commodity Manager, Electrical to own the sourcing, cost, and supply continuity of Mainspring's electrical and power electronics commodities as we scale Linear Generator production. This senior individual contributor will set commodity strategy, develop suppliers and contract manufacturers, lead negotiations, and partner closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, and Operations. The role demands technical depth, commercial strength, and sound judgment balancing cost, risk, and schedule in a fast-moving, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own commodity strategy for the assigned electrical portfolio (power conversion, PCBAs, connectors, cables and harnesses, sensors, power distribution, chassis, electromechanical assemblies): make/buy, preferred suppliers, risk tiering, and best total cost across price, lead time, quality, and working capital
• Identify, qualify, and onboard USMCA-compliant US and Mexico contract manufacturers, from RFQ through ramp
• Support sourcing strategy for the AC-to-DC product transition, including lead time analysis, risk buys, and production readiness
• Lead DFM, DFX, and should-cost work with Engineering from early NPI
• Plan and deliver cost-down programs tied to the product cost roadmap, reporting progress with each supplier on a regular cadence
• Lead single point of failure mitigation, supplier risk assessments, and business continuity planning
• Negotiate pricing and contracts from R&D quick-turn through long-term volume agreements
• Partner with SCM Program Managers and tactical purchasing for clean R&D-to-production transitions
• Run supplier business reviews and improve quality, delivery, capacity, and cost with Quality and SQE
• Drive supplier selection and present sourcing recommendations to leadership with clear cost, risk, and schedule trade-offs
• Monitor component pricing, market trends, and regulatory and tariff changes, adjusting sourcing plans proactively
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team standard work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent
• Minimum of 15+ years across electrical engineering, operations, and supply chain, with hands‑on sourcing and supplier management for electronics commodities; R&D and NPI experience required
• Deep knowledge of power electronics, industrial electrical components, PCBAs (SMT, through‑hole, mixed), connectors, and cable assemblies
• Proven supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and global supply base management
• Experience onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical assemblies
• Demonstrated cost reduction results: DFM, should-cost, multi‑source qualification, BOM optimization
• Comfort in fast‑paced R&D and ramp environments with shifting requirements
• Familiarity with FEOC, IRA/ITC, USMCA, and UL/IEC compliance
• Strong analytical skills; proficient with Excel and MRP/ERP systems
• Travel up to 35% (US and Mexico; occasional international)

Nice to Have

• Energy storage, battery, or distributed power generation experience
• Familiarity with UL 9540, UL 1973, UL 508a, or IEC 62619
• Hardware startup or high‑growth manufacturing experience
• Experience with US and Mexico manufacturing footprints
• Working knowledge of IRA battery sourcing requirements and FEOC country‑of‑origin tracing
• Hands‑on circuit design, power supply design, or PCBA layout experience
• Lean or Six Sigma certification

Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.

In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company‑specific knowledge.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This position is remote. The salary will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions based on employee location as well as the experience of the employee. Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre‑IPO stock options + benefits.