Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Nimble Robotics operates fully autonomous e-commerce fulfillment centers and a robotic 3PL service powered by general-purpose warehouse robots and cloud logistics software.
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About Nimble Robotics
Nimble develops AI-powered general-purpose warehouse robots that perform storage, retrieval, picking, packing, sorting, and related fulfillment tasks. It combines the robots with its Cloud Logistics Platform to operate end-to-end autonomous fulfillment centers for e-commerce brands.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will work with suppliers to ensure they can deliver high-quality, scalable components. You will audit supplier sites, evaluate quality processes, approve FAI and PPAP documentation, resolve quality issues, improve manufacturing capabilities, and monitor supplier performance. You will also conduct root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and travel to supplier sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or industrialization within manufacturing
- Knowledge of CNC machining, casting, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, PCBA, cable harnesses, and actuators
- Hands-on experience with PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and 8D
- Willingness to travel globally to supplier sites up to 30%
Responsibilities
- Conduct supplier audits, quality assessments, and process inspections
- Develop processes to identify, contain, and resolve supplier quality issues
- Evaluate and approve First Article Inspections and Production Part Approval Processes
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and support production ramp-up
- Identify cost-effective solutions that improve supplier performance and reduce defects or delays
- Provide technical guidance on corrective actions and process improvements
- Ensure supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor supplier environmental, safety, and operational compliance
- Liaise between suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical and operational challenges
- Track and report supplier performance metrics
- Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Benefits
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Fully paid parking spots
- Referral bonus
- 401k
- Equity program