Electrasteel

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Boulder, Colorado, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$100k-$140kDetected 7 days ago

Supply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementPerformance ManagementProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we're on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade.
Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side.
If y ou're looking to make an impact and join a team t hat's driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Electra is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to support the qualification, performance, and continuous improvement of suppliers across a global supply base.
This role partners closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to ensure supplied components, materials, assemblies, and equipment consistently meet quality, reliability, and performance requirements while supporting the scale-up of Electra's technology from pilot through commercial operations.
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will work directly with suppliers to drive quality improvements, implement effective quality controls, develop a formal supplier quality program, resolve technical and quality issues, and reduce supplier-related risk through strong supplier partnerships, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and capability reviews to support supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Partner with suppliers to improve product quality, process capability, delivery performance, and operational reliability.
Lead supplier development initiatives that improve supplier performance, reduce risk, and support production readiness.
Develop and implement incoming quality controls (IQC), inspection plans, and monitoring systems for critical purchased products and materials.
Investigate supplier-related quality issues and non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to sustainable closure.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality concerns, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
Utilize data to identify trends, improve specifications, reduce variability, and support continuous improvement across the supply base.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, manufacturing, materials science, supply chain, or related technical field.
8+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing engineering, supplier development, operations, or related industrial manufacturing environments with at least 4 years in supplier quality engineering.

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions&nbs

Benefits

100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions&nbs
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Company info

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co - minerals.
Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME's 100 Climate Leaders, we're building a company shaping the future of industry.
Experience working directly with suppliers to qualify products, improve performance, resolve quality issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits, supplier performance reviews, or supplier qualification activities.
Experience investigating non-conformances and supporting root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, supplier quality processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to utilize data to identify trends and drive improvements.
Proven ability to operate effectively in cross-functional environments and drive outcomes through influence and collaboration.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Experience supporting suppliers of machined components, fabricated equipment, welded assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, industrial equipment, OEM equipment, or other engineered products.
Experience with metals, metallurgy, mining, battery materials, chemical processing, or hydrometallurgical operations.
Experience with supplier quality tools and methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, FAI, FMEA, CAPA, 8D, Lean, Six Sigma, or ISO-based quality systems.
Experience supporting pilot, demonstration, or early-stage commercial manufacturing operations.
Experience developing specifications, inspection plans, quality controls, and creating supplier performance programs.
Lean Six Sigma, ASQ, auditor certification, or other quality-related certifications.

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