Thermal Mechanical Sourcing Engineer

About The Role

A Thermal Mechanical Sourcing Engineer identifies, selects, and manages suppliers for thermal and mechanical components and systems, leveraging technical expertise in thermal engineering to optimize product performance and cost. This role involves creating sourcing strategies, negotiating with suppliers, conducting technical reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate components and ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle, from concept to mass production.

What You Will Do

Supplier Identification & Selection:

• Research and evaluate potential suppliers for thermal components like heat sinks, cold plates, and liquid cooling systems, as well as other mechanical parts.

Technical Sourcing Strategies:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with technology roadmaps, focusing on cost optimization and supply chain risk management.

Technical Analysis:

• Review supplier proposals and request for quotes (RFQs), providing technical analysis and resolving queries to drive successful sourcing initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with suppliers, acting as a key technical interface between the company and external partners.

Quality & Process Improvement:

• Implement supplier quality strategies, conduct quality audits, and lead efforts with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and reduce variability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with thermal, mechanical, silicon, and product design teams to integrate components and ensure they meet performance and cost objectives.

Market & Technology Insights:

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, performing competitive analysis to inform sourcing decisions and influence future product development.

Product Lifecycle Support:

• Support the entire product development lifecycle, from new product introduction (NPI) through mass production, ensuring seamless component sourcing and transition.

Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Analyzing supply chain complexities, identifying potential risks, and developing strategies to mitigate them.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or 8+ years’ experience.
• A strong background in thermal and mechanical engineering, including experience with electronics cooling and liquid cooling technologies and component design.
• Proven experience in sourcing complex components, negotiating with suppliers, and managing contracts.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews, understand manufacturing processes, and drive supplier process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• The ability to develop long-term sourcing strategies and align them with company roadmaps and business objectives.
• 8+ years relevant experience
• Previous experience in a procurement or technical purchasing role and Project management capabilities is preferred.

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $124,500 - $182,600 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

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What We Offer
At ZT Systems, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.