Supplier Quality Engineer

Mitra Chem is a growth-stage startup developing sustainable Li-ion battery cathodes in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our high-throughput acceleration platform shortens the lab-to-production timeline by >90% through vertically integrated process optimization and cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications. Our iron-rich cathodes are industry proven drivers of EV, ESS, and consumer electronics applications, and our team of industry leaders is developing a robust supply chain and manufacturing pipeline to deliver Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) qualified cathodes to our customers.

We have set up a state-of-the-art 15,000 sq ft industrial R&D center in Mountain View, CA. Join our team and be a part of the growing battery revolution.

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure quality of upstream materials and parts that go into Mitra Chem's cathode products for tier one battery customers.

Responsibilities:

• Domestic and international travel to customer and supplier sites.

• Drive quality improvements using methodologies such as Six Sigma and lean manufacturing

• Understand which performance and quality metrics matter to customers as Mitra Chem works to scale

• Review drawings and specifications from OEMs and define strategies to increase the value of Mitra Chem's technology

• Collect commercial intelligence research to understand suppliers offerings and pricing structures

• Translate process innovations into yield and cost improvement roadmap

• Work closely and collaboratively with product and engineering organizations to ensure they are delivering against customer requirements and timelines

• Work with Head of Commercial to develop a master timeline that matches product roadmaps and factory scale-up timelines with commercial agreements with core customers

• Working autonomously to drive product quality for key customers

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar and 3+ years of professional experience in the battery materials space or other hard-tech industry.

• Technical fluency in chemical material products such as lithium-ion battery cathodes

• Entrepreneurial spirit, scrappiness and ability to interact with other functions in a cross-disciplinary environment

• Experience auditing suppliers with quality systems such as AS9100, PPAP, APQP, or SPC

• Experience translating engineering specifications at the customer level to the material level

• Fluency in Korean or Mandarin a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including company equity

• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision and dental insurance, Tax-free spending accounts, along with life and disability insurances

• 401k matching and savings programs

• Flexible time off with company holidays

• Free daily lunch and snacks

The following represents the expected range of compensation for this role:

• The estimated base salary range for this role is $130,000-$145,000.

• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus and equity plan.

Mitra Chem is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We take steps to provide our employees, applicants, and others with whom we do business with an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment (including harassment based on any of these characteristics). Mitra Future Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers(at)mitrachem.com.