# Supplier Development Engineer at Vital Lyfe

- Company: Vital Lyfe
- What the company does: Vital Lyfe is redefining water access with aerospace-grade purification technology. Freedom from infrastructure, built for movement, built for life without limits. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.vital-lyfe.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles - Greater Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $116K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/vital-lyfe/46a12dec-524e-48fc-9da0-3670a0bcf8be?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vital-lyfe-supplier-development-engineer/

## About the role

Architect and implement core supplier management systems to ensure traceability, accountability, and quality control Develop and scale a high performing, resilient supplier network aligned with cost, capacity, delivery, and quality targets Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent)
- Hands on mindset: comfortable designing the process and also working with operators & equipment to validate and refine
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to operate in ambiguous/higher-growth environment, clear communicator across teams
- Experience in supplier quality, NPI, or manufacturing engineering in hardware, climate tech, or industrial systems
- Familiarity with QMS tools and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, PPAP, FAI, Cpk, PFMEA)

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vital-lyfe-supplier-development-engineer/