Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Gigaenergy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

Team onsites

Job summary

Giga Energy in Los Angeles seeks a hands-on Supplier Industrialization Engineer to own metal enclosure fabrication, busbar processing and wiring harness assembly. You will develop manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and lead first article inspections with Mexico contract manufacturers and the Long Beach team to scale production.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization, experience with sheet metal, electrical assemblies, and APQP/PPAP processes, plus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization.
• Hands-on experience writing manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, busbar processing, and wire harness/assembly processes.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, SCAR, 8D/CAPA, and AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).
• Comfortable working directly with a contract manufacturer in Mexico; willingness to travel regularly.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings (GD&T), and BOMs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering for metal enclosure fabrication, busbar processing, and wiring/harness assembly.
• Write and maintain manufacturing instructions, work instructions, and SOPs for switchboard build processes.
• Lead process setup and first article inspection (FAI) for new products and engineering changes.
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews with engineering; translate design intent into manufacturable specs and supplier work instructions.
• Qualify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment at the Mexico CM and Long Beach facility.
• Support production ramp at the Mexico CM and Long Beach line - identify bottlenecks and drive throughput, yield, and cycle-time improvements.
• Conduct process audits at the Mexico CM and LA-area suppliers against Giga's quality and process standards.
• Track process capability (Cpk/Ppk) for critical dimensions on enclosures and busbars; define and enforce control plans.
• Issue and manage SCARs; drive 8D root cause and CAPA to closure.
• Partner with engineering on drawing and specification reviews; flag manufacturability and quality risks early.
• Define incoming inspection criteria and AQL sampling plans for enclosure, busbar, and wiring components.
• Work with the quality team to integrate supplier and process data into the NCR/CAPA system.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Supplier industrialization

SOP writing

Sheet metal fabrication

Electrical schematics

Quality processes (APQP/PPAP/FAI/SCAR/

Travel willingness

BOM interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Contract manufacturing liaison

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Why join Giga

The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. The Impact : Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more. The Moment : AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you'll do

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) is Giga's manufacturing engineering expert for switchboard production - metal enclosures, busbars, and wiring assembly. You will own how these products get built: developing manufacturing instructions and SOPs, working directly with our Mexico contract manufacturer and Long Beach team to scale production, and solving process problems on the floor. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role at the center of our switchboard manufacturing ramp.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing engineering for metal enclosure fabrication, busbar processing (cutting, bending, plating), and wiring/harness assembly
• Write and maintain manufacturing instructions, work instructions, and SOPs for switchboard build processes
• Lead process setup and first article inspection (FAI) for new products and engineering changes
• Conduct DFM/DFA reviews with engineering; translate design intent into manufacturable specs and supplier work instructions
• Qualify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment at the Mexico CM and Long Beach facility
• Support production ramp at the Mexico CM and Long Beach line - identify bottlenecks and drive throughput, yield, and cycle-time improvements
• Conduct process audits at the Mexico CM and LA-area suppliers against Giga's quality and process standards
• Track process capability (Cpk/Ppk) for critical dimensions on enclosures and busbars; define and enforce control plans
• Issue and manage SCARs; drive 8D root cause and CAPA to closure
• Partner with engineering on drawing and specification reviews; flag manufacturability and quality risks early
• Define incoming inspection criteria and AQL sampling plans for enclosure, busbar, and wiring components
• Work with the quality team to integrate supplier and process data into the NCR/CAPA system

Requirements

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization, ideally with metal enclosures, busbars, or electrical panel/switchboard assembly
• Hands-on experience writing manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and work instructions for a production floor
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, busbar processing, and wire harness/assembly processes
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, SCAR, 8D/CAPA, and AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4)
• Comfortable working directly with a contract manufacturer in Mexico; willingness to travel regularly
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings (GD&T), and BOMs
• Strong written and verbal communication; Spanish language skills a plus

Benefits

• Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Parental leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in-person to collaborate

Salary Range

The range provided below is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Salary Range $135,000 - $185,000 USD

Who we hire

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing