Procurement Engineer

Summary: The Procurement Engineer (PE) is a fast-paced, high visibility role embedded in the Engineering Department reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering. The PE works closely with Robotics R&D teams through all stages of development and leads all material sourcing, BOM management, and tracking/reporting activities for NPI. A key function of the PE is to support design teams with in-depth technical knowledge of metal forming (machining/sheet metal/welding/additive) technologies and inspection techniques. The PE is responsible for efficient and traceable sourcing of complicated machined parts with exacting tolerances, while controlling cost and schedule.

Reports to: Director of Mechanical Engineering

Direct Reports: None – this is an individual contributor position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute product sourcing strategies for NPI
• Ensure rigid adherence to process and documentation in communicating requirements and changes to vendors
• Responsible for all engineering NPI sourcing of machined parts, goods, and services
• Create and manage a network of machine shops and vendors for sourcing complex parts in low volumes while controlling quality, cost, and schedule
• Track and ensure supplier compliance with terms and conditions
• Hold vendors accountable for pricing, scheduling, and quality
• Manage vendor conflicts professionally yet firmly
• Manage purchase requests through procurement lifecycle: Identify vendor, negotiate price/schedule, place order, track order status, proactively expedite where needed, track delivery, resolve quality issues
• Proactively expedite critical and/or late purchased components
• Provide design guidance on processes and suppliers for manufacturing complex machined parts
• Review designs/drawings for manufacturability and cost. Identify suitable vendors based on part requirements
• Create and maintain project BOMs
• Use BOMs to execute, track, and report on procurement activity for NPI projects
• Coordinate between suppliers and internal specialists (e.g., Engineering, Quality) to own procurement outcomes and satisfy quality requirements and schedules
• Maintain all procurement related documentation
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports highlighting anomalies and proposed action
• Collaborate cross-functionally and report status on multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a sense of urgency

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to review complex machined part drawings and identify tolerances and features that contribute to cost/schedule risks
• Experienced in costing machined part drawings
• 5+ years of experience purchasing, and sourcing fabricated and machined parts in a manufacturing environment
• Expertise in machining and fabrication techniques for metal and plastic parts such as milling, turning, welding, sheet metal fabrication, finishing (anodizing, powder coating, electropolish, nickel plating)
• Ability to select and qualify appropriate local and international suppliers considering part fabrication techniques, supplier capability, quality, lead time, and cost
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and commercial issues
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, fluency in other Microsoft Office Applications
• Fluency in ERP/MRP systems (MISYS preferred)
• Fluency in engineering documentation control practices such as Engineering Change Orders and Product Data Management
• Must be self-driven and results oriented
• Ability to multitask and work under aggressive deadlines

Benefits:

• We invest to attract and retain top-tier talent by offering attractive career paths, professional growth opportunities and a healthy work life balance
• Persimmon Technologies offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package that includes Dental, Vision, HRA/FSA, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401k deferral/match program, PTO and Paid Holidays Persimmon covers in network deductibles for individuals and families.