About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

About the role

The Principal Staff/Supplier Engineer is a deep technical leader responsible for developing, qualifying, and scaling supplier capabilities that enable Niron’s product and manufacturing roadmap. This role provides technical leadership across multiple systems or domains, partners closely with Operations and R&D, and ensures supplier performance meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, cost, and delivery. At the Principal level, the engineer will operate in high‑ambiguity environments, influence cross‑functional direction, and drive long‑term strategic supplier decisions. 

What you'll do

Supplier Development & Technical Ownership 

• Lead supplier qualification, capability assessments, and ongoing technical audits. 

• Partner with suppliers to define and improve critical manufacturing processes, tooling, and quality controls. 

• Own technical problem solving for supplier‑related issues, especially those with high complexity, cross‑functional impact, or systemic root causes. 

• Define critical supplier requirements (CTQs, specifications, inspection standards). 

Cross‑Functional Leadership 

• Serve as the primary technical interface between suppliers, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams. 

• Influence design-for-supply-chain decisions to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost effectiveness. 

• Act as a technical leader shaping long‑term direction in supplier technology domains. 

Quality & Reliability 

• Drive supplier corrective actions, process improvements, and qualification plans. 

• Ensure consistent, reliable supplier performance that meets production readiness and scale requirements. 

• Evaluate risks related to supplier processes, capacity, materials, and long‑term viability. 

Strategic Impact 

• Contribute technical expertise to supplier sourcing strategy, including new technology scouting and supplier capability roadmaps. 

• Translate business and product strategy into long-term supplier technical direction. 

• Build durable systems, documentation, and standards that scale with organizational growth. 

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or related field). 

• 10+ years of experience in supplier engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical roles. 

• Demonstrated success solving complex, ambiguous technical problems requiring deep domain expertise. 

• Hands-on experience with supplier process development, qualification, and quality systems. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, quality, and external partners. 

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-precision manufacturing environments (metals, magnets, electromechanical systems, or similar). 

• Previous work developing suppliers for a scaling hardware or advanced materials organization. 

• Expertise in FMEA, SPC, PPAP, process validation, and similar methodologies. 

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership across multiple domains. 

Our pay and benefits

• Salary: $145,000 - $190,000 annually, depending on education, experience and skills
• Equity position in Niron via stock option grant
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental healthcare benefits
• 401k plan with 6% company match
• Paid time off to take time for what you need in life
• Experience in a fun, high-performing, manufacturing environment set to change the world