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Hyliion

Location:
United States, Austin

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Procurement Engineer oversees the purchasing of technical goods and services primarily used for New Product Development for Hyliion. The Procurement Engineer has very detailed knowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in Hyliion processes, systems, and components. They are responsible for evaluating suppliers, facilitating technical reviews, driving lead times, assessing purchase agreements and ensuring inventory across categories to support operations and R&D.

Job Responsibility:

Accelerate New Product Introduction (NPI): Act as the Supply Chain's primary representative with Design & Development teams, advocating for preferred suppliers and rapidly sourcing prototypes and technical parts. Drive the seamless transition from prototype to production
Resolve Technical Challenges: Quickly address technical issues that impede new part builds, disrupt supplier quoting, or affect special processes like plating or painting. Be the go-to person for internal engineering inquiries, offering technical strategies and leveraging third-party expertise when necessary
Strategic Sourcing: Shape and promote category strategies for key areas of influence, ensuring a robust, fast-moving, and reliable supply chain
Supplier Management: Cultivate and manage NPI-focused suppliers to ensure quick turnaround times for rapid prototyping
Communication & Reporting: Provide clear and timely updates to senior management on project status and performance. Be proactive in resolving or escalating issues to the appropriate level of management

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Preferred
2-5 years of related experience, preferably in a fast paced industrial or similar manufacturing environment
Demonstrated capability in procurement and new product introduction programs
Must be able to apply sound engineering judgement and professional rigor in the performance of all analyses and assigned tasks
The ability to understand basic engineering principles and problem-solving techniques is required
Ability to take direction and function as a team member to solve a variety of engineering problems in the applicable discipline
Strong tenacity to tackle complex sourcing challenges quickly and effectively
Self-starter with ability to independently drive key workstreams through to outcomes

What we offer:

Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
Dental Plans, with buy-up option
Vision Plan
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k/Roth 401k
Voluntary Accident Plans
Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
Hospital Indemnity Plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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