Supplier Project Engineer

Talascend, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supplier Project Engineer for a remote contract opportunity. The role involves managing supplier performance, developing statements of work, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. Candidates should possess a technical degree and relevant experience in supplier oversight or project management.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k)

EAP

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in supplier oversight or project management, or 6 years without degree.
• Preferred degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering.
• Experience in component qualification and Commercial Grade Dedication.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance through project management tools.
• Facilitate supplier selection activities with RFPs.
• Support development of SOWs and project planning.

Skills

Supplier management

Project management

Communication

Coordination

Education

Technical degree

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Supplier Project Engineer for a remote contract opportunity.

Client is seeking a Supplier Project Engineer to join the MCFR Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing oversight and delivery of components and equipment supporting the MCFR Program. The MCFR Senior Project Engineer will work with multidisciplinary engineering teams, Project Management, and support organizations such as Procurement, Legal, and Contracts to deliver critical equipment to support MCFR experiments.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier performance through application of project management tools, including cost, schedule, submittal/deliverable, and risk oversight.
• Facilitate supplier selection activities with requests for proposals (RFPs) and team review/selection processes in conjunction with the Contract Administrator through the full bid, evaluate, and award phase.
• Support development of statements of work (SOW), specifications, and project planning to execute supplier projects aligned with program objectives.
• Support development of Commercial Grade Dedication and equipment qualification activities according to standards like NQA-1, IEEE, ASTM, and ASME.
• Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with suppliers.
• Coordinate technical review process of supplier deliverables/submittals to ensure timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage interfaces between Suppliers and MCFR technical, legal, and procurement teams.
• Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organizational changes, and relationships to provide positive feedback to MCFR.
• Participate in supplier audits, surveillances, and surveys at supplier facilities.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Technical degree with 4 years’ experience (or 6 years without degree) in supplier oversight or project management, especially in Safety Related manufacturing or construction.
• Preferred: Degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering.
• Proven skills in managing suppliers and supporting contractual and commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships.
• Experience in technical interfacing with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities.
• Experience defining supplier scope, including development of SOWs and RFPs.
• Experience in component qualification and Commercial Grade Dedication.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• High degree of trust, integrity, open communication, respect, and teamwork orientation.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Position level and title will be determined based on qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified individuals closely matching the position's qualifications will be contacted. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background checks and drug screens may be required.

Pay range is not guaranteed; final offer depends on experience, location, and other factors. Talascend offers benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and holidays, with specifics depending on hire date, plan, and location.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, recruiting and hiring without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.