Talascend is currently seeking a Supplier Project Engineer for a remote contract opportunity.

Overview:

This individual is responsible for management and technical integration of supplier projects supporting the Natrium Project in conjunction with the Contract Administrator and Technical Representative.

Responsibilities:

The SPE acts in a project management capacity for supplier performance management and oversight.
The SPE will apply classic project management tools to oversee suppliers including cost, schedule, submittal oversight, and resources.
Key collaborator with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with supplier
Develop statements of work (SOW) and project planning to execute supplier projects to meet program objectives
Facilitate supplier selection activities for the request for proposals (RFPs) and team review/selection processes in conjunction with the Contract Administrator through the entire bid, evaluate, and award phase
Provide direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the Contract Administrator to ensure delivery of contract deliverables
Manage technical interfaces between supplier projects and technical team
Provide support to contract administration and commercial activities as needed to implement projects
Manage the submittal process between the supplier and Team including the coordination of the review process for supplier deliverables and ensuring appropriate responses and disposition
Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes, and relationships to ensure positive feedback to Natrium
Provide supplier oversight during regularly scheduled and impromptu visits to supplier locations as determined by project

Requirements:

Technical degree preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering required.
10 or more years of experience in supplier oversight required
PMP certification preferred or equivalent training
Prefer 3-5 years of manufacturing oversight
Understanding of manufacturing travelers, welding, and similar manufacturing processes
Experience defining supplier work scope to include development of SOWs, RFPs and providing direction and oversight of supplier projects required
Demonstrated skills in management of suppliers in design and manufacturing environments
Demonstrated skills in supporting contractual/commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships
Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities
Required experience with project controls and organization along with tools and processes to support the same
A broad understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineering disciplines and how they interrelate is important
Strong communication skills desired
The SPE will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, be respectful of others, demonstrate a desire to foster teamwork, and deliver on the mission.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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