Supplier Industrialization Engineer

The role

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer ensures suppliers deliver high-quality, scalable components. This person will partner with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize new parts and improve supplier capabilities.

What you will do

• Conduct supplier audits, quality assessments, and process inspections.
• Develop and maintain processes to identify, contain, and resolve quality issues at supplier sites.
• Evaluate and approve supplier First Article Inspections (FAI) and Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP).
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance manufacturing processes and support production ramp-up.
• Identify cost-effective solutions to improve supplier performance and reduce defects or delays.
• Provide technical guidance for implementing corrective actions and process improvements at suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers comply with international quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier adherence to environmental, safety, and operational standards.
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or industrialization within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, casting, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, PCBA, cable harnesses, actuators
• Hands-on experience with quality tools: PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.
• Willingness to travel globally to supplier sites (up to 30%)

Nice to have

• Masters

Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully paid parking spots
• Referral Bonus
• 401k
• Equity

About the company

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain. They are training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid.