Supplier Development Engineer

Los Angeles - Greater Areafull time

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$100k–$116k

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Vital Lyfe Supplier Development Engineer at Vital Lyfe responsible for architecting and implementing supplier management systems to ensure quality and reliability. Leads supplier qualification, onboarding, and technical assessments to scale a resilient supplier network.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement core supplier management systems to ensure traceability, accountability, and quality control
Develop and scale a high performing, resilient supplier network aligned with cost, capacity, delivery, and quality targets
Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and technical assessments, including DFM reviews, process flow validation, and QMS audits
Define and enforce technical and quality standards across new product introduction (NPI) and production
Partner with internal engineering teams to ensure suppliers fully understand and can meet tight part, assembly, and metrology requirements
Own the lifecycle of supplier issues from non-conformance reports (SDRs) to CAPAs, RTVs, and production quality investigations
Collaborate directly with vendors to solve recurring issues and drive process-level improvements
Conduct performance audits and risk reviews, implementing corrective actions where needed
Provide on-site technical support as needed to ensure supplier processes are dialed for manufacturability, stability, and spec compliance
Monitor supplier metrics and trend data to proactively mitigate risks and improve operational performance
Source and evaluate new suppliers with unique capabilities in materials, fabrication, and metrology
Build and enforce scalable supplier governance and escalation frameworks from scratch

Qualification

Bachelor’s in Engineering (MechanicalHands on mindsetStrong problem solving skillsExperience in supplier qualityLong periods of standingLifting up to 50 lbs

Required

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent).
Hands on mindset: comfortable designing the process and also working with operators & equipment to validate and refine.
Strong problem solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous/higher-growth environment, clear communicator across teams.
Experience in supplier quality, NPI, or manufacturing engineering in hardware, climate tech, or industrial systems
Familiarity with QMS tools and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, PPAP, FAI, Cpk, PFMEA)

Preferred

Excellent communication and problem solving skills in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
A track record of owning hard problems end-to-end and getting things done under real-world constraints
A builder’s mindset and a systems-level view of manufacturing
Experience in a hardware startup or mission-driven organization.
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Hands on work on development and production hardware.
Long periods of standing, crouching and walking.
Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Equity/RSU
Flexible Work

Company

Vital Lyfe

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