Global Supplier Industrialization Engineer – High-Impact Quality

Nimble Robotics; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble Robotics is hiring a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality, scalable components. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize parts, raise capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the base.

Role requires 3+ years in supplier quality and engineering, with hands-on quality tools and willingness to travel up to 30% globally. The package includes competitive salary and equity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits, quality assessments, and process inspections to ensure compliance with company standards.
• 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, improve capabilities, 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 (ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier adherence to environmental, safety, and operational standards.
• Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Track and report supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, defect rates, and process efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supplier quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Supplier quality

Manufacturing processes

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Nimble Robotics is hiring a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality, scalable components. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize parts, raise capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the base.

Role requires 3+ years in supplier quality and engineering, with hands-on quality tools and willingness to travel up to 30% globally. The package includes competitive salary and equity.