About the Company
Transcelestial's vision is to improve the connectivity experience for the next billion people. We believe that connectivity is a human right and Transcelestial is on a mission to solve the problem of internet distribution and provide affordable, high-speed internet to everyone. Transcelestial's next-generation wireless laser communication technology is one of the most effective solutions in the distribution of high-quality, high-speed internet connectivity, making it well-poised to solve civilization's long-term communication needs - and ultimately improve connectivity for 1 billion users globally. Highly reliable and secure, its light-weight, shoe-box sized CENTAURI device leverages its proprietary laser technology to create a wireless distribution network and can be quickly, easily and cost-effectively installed on any standard telecom pole or tower at a faster time-to-market than standard fiber-optic cable. Over the longer-term, Transcelestial aims to develop a constellation of small satellites positioned in Low Earth Orbit, allowing their laser network to not only beam across cities but upwards to connect continents across the world too.
OUR VALUES
- Lean & Simple. Our products are simple to use, we focus on what matters, we solve issues one by one and we spend smart.
- Approachable. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, don't be shy! The best ideas can come from anywhere in the organisation.
- Supportive. We are a bunch of smart individuals delivering at their best working in teams. If you face an issue, you can be sure someone will jump in and help you.
- End user obsessed. Customers and end users are at the core of everything we do.
- Relentless innovators. Our technology is at the forefront of innovation. We are curious, we question everything, we love research and are passionate about the next big thing.
Join our team if you want to define the rules of how our civilisation communicates!
About the Role
The Procurement & Quality Engineer is responsible for procurement, supply chain and quality management at Transcelestial, primarily for our ground-based laser communication devices. This position is part of the Hardware Team, led by Max, Transcelestial's Head of Hardware Engineering. This position interacts with the rest of the hardware, manufacturing and software design teams to assist with the overall quality management. This role also liaises with the Finance and Operations Team and will handle supply chain activities for all parts, including liaising with suppliers. This role will routinely conduct hands-on quality inspections on the manufacturing line as well as managing suppliers, performing internal and external audits and in general driving the quality work within the ISO 9001 framework.
Responsibilities
- Manage suppliers and own the supplier management program
- Own supply chain and supplier communication
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials.
- Conduct quality assessments and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues in the production process.
- Procure material and components for R&D and Manufacturing
- Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to ensure the right components are available on time at the right price
- Be the hardware and manufacturing team's responsible person with regard to MRP activities and the MRP System (MRPEasy)
- Assist in the development of quality control procedures and standards.
- Drive continuous improvement work across the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience in procurement or quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess supplier performance and quality metrics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal teams.
- Experience in quality improvement work, including ISO 9001 internal audit
- Experience implementing, managing, and using Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) or ERP systems such as MRPEasy, SAP, NetSuite
- Prior experience working with mass manufacturing lines
- Ability to detail both tools developed as well as standard operating procedures (SOP) for executing measurements
- Ability to develop and execute cohesive strategies to understand difficult problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Flexible and collaborative, willing to work in a fast-paced product and technology development environment.
Required Skills
- Possess the ability to communicate in Mandarin Chinese, with local and regional suppliers.
- Have experience in implementing ISO 9001
- Have experience in product development
- Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software like Solidworks.
Pay range and compensation package
- Be part of a high-performing team working on groundbreaking technology
- Earn a competitive salary and stock options package
- Company-provided Macbook Laptop
- Unlimited Annual Leave
- Comprehensive, top-tier medical benefits
- Daily lunch allowance (in-office)
- Free coffee and snacks
- A monthly Nerd fund for professional development
Equal Opportunity Statement
Transcelestial is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Join Us:
You should include in your application:
- Your CV, and/or LinkedIn page
- Links to projects or other work which will definitely impress everyone
Email us at [Confidential Information] if you have questions.
Thank you for your interest in joining Transcelestial. We cannot wait to meet you!
