Heron Power
power electronics
SupplierIndustrializationEngineeringManager-China
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“Supplier Industrialization Engineering Manager - China at Heron Power. Skills: supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing processes, quality management systems. take ownership of supplier development and quality management across our supplier network China. ensure the technical success of Heron’s supply chain, overseeing supplier performance and implementing supplier quality systems”
Industry & Context.
solving difficult problems; root cause analysis
Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%+ or as required) to supplier manufacturing sites throughout China, Willingness and ability to travel 75%+ across China as required, Willingness to travel domestically and internationally often with short notice
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Willingness and ability to travel 75%+ across China as required, with a preference for candidates based in Shanghai., 5-7 years of experience in supplier development and/or supplier quality, BS degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience and exceptional ability., In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes related to mechanical, electrical (including PCB and PCBA), or electro-mechanical components and assemblies., Skilled in performing detailed drawing reviews, tolerance stack-ups, metrology, and statistical data analysis techniques including SPC, DOE, and sampling plans., Comprehensive understanding of quality management systems and standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP., Willingness to travel domestically and internationally often with short notice
Nice to Have
Prior experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering focused on power semiconductors, injection molding, stamping, sheet metal fabrication, PCBA processes, or top level assembly lines., Ability to read engineering drawings, with a good understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Experience with ERP and PLM tools to support BOM control, change management, factory quality, and supplier reporting., data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, JMP, Minitab, etc. )
What You'll Do.
take ownership of supplier development and quality management across our supplier network China
ensure the technical success of Heron’s supply chain
overseeing supplier performance and implementing supplier quality systems
lead supplier qualification
and industrialization efforts
including process validation
manufacturing readiness
and continuous quality improvement
Develop Heron’s supplier capabilities through technical capability assessments and manufacturing process improvement initiatives
Lead supplier qualification to ensure sustained high-quality
and timely delivery of critical components and assemblies
Drive supplier DFM reviews
assembly stack-up tolerance analysis and ensure assembly processes can meet design requirements
Contribute to the evaluation of new or alternative materials for improved design
Identify and drive cost reduction activities by utilizing process
material optimization
and yield improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborate closely with the Head of Supply Chain as well as senior leaders from design engineering, NPI, reliability and manufacturing to drive strategic supplier partnerships; Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Heron’s GSM, design and manufacturing teams
Communication Scope
Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Heron’s GSM, design and manufacturing teams
Process & Methodology
APQP, PPAP
Full Job Description
Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. Job Overview As Heron Power’s Supplier Industrialization Engineering Manager - China, you will take ownership of supplier development and quality management across our supplier network China. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Supply Chain as well as senior leaders from design engineering, NPI, reliability and manufacturing to drive strategic supplier partnerships. You will ensure the technical success of Heron’s supply chain, overseeing supplier performance and implementing supplier quality systems. This is a vital role for expanding and strengthening our supply base and offers significant potential for advancement into a leadership position. How You Will Contribute - Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%+ or as required) to supplier manufacturing sites throughout China to lead supplier qualification, process development, production ramp, and industrialization efforts, including process validation, PPAP, APQP, DFM, root cause analysis, manufacturing readiness, and continuous quality improvement. - Develop Heron’s supp
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