Associate Supply Chain Project Manager, Cost Engineering

at  MAINSPRING ENERGY INC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Driven by our vision of the affordable, reliable, net-zero carbon grid of the future, Mainspring has developed a new category of power generation — the linear generator — that delivers local, scalable, and fuel-flexible power to help accelerate the transition to the net-zero carbon grid.
The unique combination of attributes offered by Mainspring’s linear generator enables applications on both the commercial and utility sides of the meter for the $816B global electricity equipment market. We serve a wide range of Fortune 500 customers across markets and industries as well as top-tier utilities and other gridside providers.

We are looking to build relationships with people who share our values:

• Pragmatic Optimism. Building a new category of world-class power generation requires the optimism of ambition and creativity, balanced with practicality to solve problems efficiently. The challenges that arise are opportunities for growth.
• Excellence without Ego. We bring expertise and commitment to creating the best customer experience, from sales to deployment and service, just as we apply deep technical rigor to building and delivering world-class products. We strive for excellence and behave as leaders with the humility to acknowledge our challenges, both collectively and as individual contributors.
• Proactive Collaboration. The integration and cross-disciplinary nature of Mainspring’s business requires intentionally seeking out others who bring different skills, perspectives, and priorities. Our culture of inclusion and respect extends beyond our team to interactions with our partners and customers.

Mainspring is based in Menlo Park and has partnered with top-tier investors and utilities such as Khosla Ventures, Bill Gates, NextEra, and American Electric Power. More information can be found at www.mainspringenergy.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or related field, including Supply Chain
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and Google Sheet
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to take on new challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain software
• Experience with Enovia
• Understanding of supply chain principles, logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Previous experience in PLM deployment, data analysis or supply chain
  The Bay Area salary for this role is $86,000 - $98,000 base + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site in Menlo Park, CA. The salary will be adjusted based on the experience of the employee.
  Does your experience not meet all of our posted requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to positions unless they meet every listed requirement. At Mainspring, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, flexible, and collaborative environment, so if you want to help us transition the world to clean and affordable electricity, and don’t meet all posted requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. Mainspring can sometimes be flexible enough to shift responsibilities for the right person, or otherwise identify open or upcoming roles that may better fit your professional background.
  In more traditional words, Mainspring Energy, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
  This compensation and benefits information is based on Mainspring Energy’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge

• Assist in conducting cost analysis across different aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, manufacturing, transportation, and distribution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as procurement, engineering, logistics, production, and finance to collect and analyze data.
• Analyze market trends for critical cost drivers, such as raw material prices, labor costs, and logistics rates, and provide insights for forecasting and cost planning.
• Help develop and maintain current cost models to evaluate the impact of different scenarios on overall BOM costs.
• Assist in the development of a database (Intuit Quickbase or equivalent) application to facilitate cost reduction efforts and cost modeling.
• Participate in the deployment of Enovia PLM, advocating for Supply Chain requirements during PLM implementation.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned by management.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with key suppliers to gain insights into cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure transparency in pricing.
• Develop and present clear, data-driven insights through visual tools and dashboards to communicate cost-related metrics and project progress to stakeholders.
• Assist in training team members on cost management tools, methodologies, and applications, fostering knowledge sharing across the supply chain team.