Senior Supply Chain Project Manager, R&D/NPI Electrical

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Job Overview
You will own the supply chain side of our electrical R&D and NPI projects, from first prototype through production ramp. You also own the purchasing for special projects, including R&D work and PCBA and e-box prototyping, where speed, new suppliers and close engineering support matter most.

You are the bridge between Electrical Engineering, the TPM, SQE, Commodity Managers and suppliers, keeping suppliers accountable on cost, schedule and quality. Once projects reach production, you hand off to the buyer/planner team.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management

Own supply chain project management for electrical R&D/NPI projects: plans, milestones, gate reviews, budgets and build readiness

Partner with the Electrical TPM on supplier-facing EC execution: BOM data, DFM feedback, change quotes, cut-in timing, obsolescence and disposition

Own material readiness and cost impact: flag lead-time, shortage and capacity risks early and drive mitigation before they hit the build schedule

Special Projects Purchasing

Own end-to-end purchasing for special projects (R&D, PCBA and e-box prototypes): RFQs, POs, expedites and delivery follow-through

Negotiate pricing, NRE, tooling and lead times for prototype and pilot quantities, with the path to volume in mind

Qualify and onboard new EMS/SMT, harness and box-build suppliers with Commodity Management and SQE

Transition & Reporting

Hand off cleanly to planning, buyers and CMs for production, with qualified suppliers, agreed terms and accurate ERP data

Keep project tracking and dashboards current for leadership and Commodity Managers

Support supplier performance reporting and QBRs, and flex onto cross-commodity projects when workload allows

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or a related field

6+ years in supply chain program management, NPI purchasing or sourcing in hardware manufacturing

Hands-on experience with PCBAs/SMT, cable and harness manufacturing, and e-box/box-build

Track record running RFQs and negotiating with EMS, harness and box-build suppliers

Working knowledge of NPI lifecycles and EC processes (CCBs, BOM/EPN management)

Runs multiple projects independently under shifting priorities and drives decisions without formal authority

Strong communicator, comfortable with ERP/MRP, project tracking tools and dashboards

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with contract manufacturers and CM transitions

Power electronics or complex electromechanical hardware background

PMP/CAPM or APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP); AI or analytics tools for reporting automation

Experience with PLM system

This position is hybrid at our Menlo Park HQ. 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 company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) + benefits.

This position is onsite at our Menlo Park HQ. 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.

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.