Supplier Project Engineer

Company Overview

Zeno Power’s (Zeno) mission is to provide clean, plug-and-play power anywhere in the universe. To do that, Zeno is developing a next-generation radioisotope power system (RPS) that generates carbon-free, resilient power for decades, utilizing material found in nuclear waste. Zeno’s technology is both light-weight and cost-effective compared to historic RPS, opening up broad market opportunities in space and terrestrially. To bring this breakthrough technology to market, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Supplier Project Engineer

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Project Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market RPS technologies. In this role you will be responsible for management and technical integration of supplier work scopes supporting Zeno RPS projects.

In this role you will:

• Act in a project management capacity for supplier performance management and oversight
• Apply classic project management tools to oversee suppliers including cost, schedule, submittal oversight, and resources
• Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure contract and technical direction with supplier meets technical and project requirements
• Develop statements of work (SOW) and engage in project planning to execute supplier activities to meet project deadlines
• Manage development of supplier specifications or other technical work documents collaboratively with technical and project team
• Facilitate supplier selection activities with requests for proposals (RFPs) and team review/selection processes in conjunction with the Project Manager and Contract Manager through the full project lifecycle 
• Provide direction and oversight of supplier work scopes, working with the Project Manager to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables
• Coordinate project technical review process of supplier deliverables and ensure appropriate responses
• Manage technical interfaces between supplier and project/technical team
• Oversee submittal process between supplier and project team

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Technical degree preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or systems engineering 
• > 7 years experience in supplier oversight required
• Understanding of fabrication travelers, welding, and similar manufacturing processes
• Experience with codes and standards related to I&C, mechanical, and chemical hardware fabrication
• 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 environments
• Established skills in supporting contractual aspects of customer/supplier relationships
• Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities
• Strong communication skills desired

Preferred Qualifications 

• PMP certification preferred or equivalent training
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience managing fabrication activities in an R&D environment
• A broad understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering disciplines and how they interrelate

Job Functions

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays.
• Travel: Travel is required,10-15%
• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary band for this position is $140,000-165,000. The final job level and compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, years of relevant experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, and other business considerations.

In addition to competitive compensation, we also offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k plan with employer match
• 16 weeks of paid family leave
• Transit benefits to put toward commuting expenses 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Relocation assistance

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Export Control

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).