Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Who we are

Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. 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. 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. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Define and execute the supplier quality strategic vision, aligned with organizational goals
• Develop long-term strategies for quality-based supplier performance improvement and risk mitigation
• Establish and maintain robust quality driven inputs to support supplier selection, development and monitoring programs
• Implement incoming material review and CAPA processes
• Drive supplier-owned quality programs to ensure materials consistently meet documented specifications
• Establish traceability process for supplied materials to enable root cause analysis
• Support establishment of supplier quality systems consistent with ISO 9001 or similar standards
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements where necessary
• Aid in identifying and troubleshooting process breakdowns and opportunities to address any systemic issues
• Partner with Procurement, Technology, Operations, and Commercial teams to align on supplier quality objectives
• Support R&D by ensuring suppliers understand specifications and maintain conformance to quality requirements while ramping to volume
• Provide training and support to employees on quality and process improvement matters
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier quality
• Develop and present reporting and insights into supplier quality performance and risk
• Work in conjunction with Procurement to conduct risk assessments for critical suppliers and implement mitigation plans
• Develop contingency strategies for supply chain disruptions related to quality issues
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What we need you to bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, metallurgical, or mining engineering, materials science or materials engineering, quality management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in supplier quality within a manufacturing environment, ideally with metals, injection molding and industrial chemical suppliers
• Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE).
• Demonstrated experience leading quality planning through design transfer, pilot, or demonstration-scale operations into early-stage commercial operations
• Proven expertise in applying APQP principles (DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP etc.) in a scaling manufacturing or industrial environment
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma, and related quality tools.
• Experience developing and administering a QMS, ideally with expertise in ISO 9001
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing Organizations
• Proven ability to influence across functions and play a leading role in managing strategic suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, exhibit a sense of urgency, and maintain equilibrium in a fast-moving and changing startup environment
• Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

What we want you to bring to the team

• Sound understanding of hydrometallurgical processes, including leaching, solvent extraction, precipitation, and electrowinning, and associated equipment and raw materials
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG compliance in supplier management related to hydrometallurgical operations

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.

Benefits For You

• 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 (health savings account)

Benefits For Your Family

• 100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Benefits For Your Future

• 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
• Eligibility for incentive stock options