We are an engineering and manufacturing staffing agency with a niche in recruiting Supply Chain Engineers for clients in the Power & Energy industries. Our client is a rapidly growing clean tech company on the forefront of industrial decarbonization and grid modernization. They have developed a revolutionary energy system that enables continuous, zero-carbon industrial heat by converting intermittent renewable electricity—from sources like solar and wind—into high-temperature thermal energy stored in proprietary heat-retaining bricks.
This breakthrough technology supports industries such as steel, glass, cement, and chemical processing by delivering consistent high-temperature thermal energy while helping them transition away from fossil fuels. Headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility, the company is scaling rapidly and building a world-class supply chain to support large-scale deployment of its next-generation energy storage and delivery platform.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
As a Supply Chain Engineer, you will play a mission-critical role in designing, optimizing, and scaling the company’s supply chain infrastructure to support full lifecycle manufacturing and delivery of high-temperature thermal energy systems. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure on-time, cost-effective, and quality-compliant sourcing of materials and components.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support product development, pilot programs, and large-scale commercial deployment of thermal energy systems.
- Drive supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes for critical components, raw materials, and subassemblies—including refractory materials, metal fabrications, electrical hardware, and control systems.
- Evaluate and manage supplier performance, lead time, capacity, risk, and quality metrics using structured tools and KPIs.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure Design for Supply Chain (DfSC) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles are integrated into product development.
- Create and optimize Bill of Materials (BOMs), part specifications, and sourcing documentation in collaboration with the product engineering team.
- Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks, capacity issues, and lead time constraints through data-driven analysis, simulation, and risk mitigation.
- Support implementation of ERP/MRP systems for demand planning, inventory management, and procurement automation.
- Assist in the implementation of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards across the supply chain and contribute to compliance audits.
- Manage supply chain sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission to support carbon-free, environmentally responsible operations.
- Lead cost reduction, make-vs-buy analyses, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments for key components.
- Engage in supply chain resilience planning, including dual sourcing, buffer stock optimization, and risk modeling for critical-path components.
- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure efficient global distribution of systems and subsystems with full traceability and real-time visibility.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a closely related field is required.
- Master’s degree or MBA with a focus on Operations, Sustainable Systems, or Supply Chain Strategy is preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain engineering, manufacturing operations, or technical sourcing within the clean tech, energy, renewables, industrial equipment, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
- Proven experience supporting hardware-based products with complex multi-tier BOMs, custom components, and long lead-time parts.
- Strong command of supply chain planning tools and software, including:
- SAP
- Oracle SCM
- NetSuite
- Arena PLM
- Experience with CAD/BOM integration and collaboration with mechanical/electrical design teams using tools like:
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Deep understanding of logistics, procurement, inventory optimization, and supplier quality management.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, including Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), SQL, or Python for advanced modeling and automation.
- Familiarity with industry standards and compliance such as:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- RoHS, REACH, and ITAR (for regulated materials)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, material specs, and manufacturing tolerances.
- Excellent interpersonal, project management, and negotiation skills to drive strategic supplier relationships and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a start-up or high-growth clean energy company with hardware deployment at scale.
- Familiarity with thermal systems, refractory materials, or electro-mechanical energy equipment.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification.
- Prior exposure to sustainable supply chain models, carbon tracking, or circular economy practices.
- ERP implementation experience or systems engineering background supporting digital transformation projects.
