Procurement Engineer

Overview

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company's primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Engineer oversees the purchasing of technical goods and services primarily used for New Product Development for Hyliion. The Procurement Engineer has very detailed knowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in Hyliion processes, systems, and components. They are responsible for evaluating suppliers, facilitating technical reviews, driving lead times, assessing purchase agreements and ensuring inventory across categories to support operations and R&D.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accelerate New Product Introduction (NPI) : Act as the Supply Chain's primary representative with Design & Development teams, advocating for preferred suppliers and rapidly sourcing prototypes and technical parts. Drive the seamless transition from prototype to production.
• Resolve Technical Challenges : Quickly address technical issues that impede new part builds, disrupt supplier quoting, or affect special processes like plating or painting. Be the go-to person for internal engineering inquiries, offering technical strategies and leveraging third-party expertise when necessary.
• Strategic Sourcing : Shape and promote category strategies for key areas of influence, ensuring a robust, fast-moving, and reliable supply chain.
• Supplier Management : Cultivate and manage NPI-focused suppliers to ensure quick turnaround times for rapid prototyping.
• Communication & Reporting : Provide clear and timely updates to senior management on project status and performance. Be proactive in resolving or escalating issues to the appropriate level of management.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Preferred

Demonstrated capability in procurement and new product introduction programs

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in an office environment; and given the nature of our business is also exposed to operations / warehouses / production environments.

Physical / Other Requirements

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits :

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion's human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.

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