Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Nimble; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We’re training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We’ve raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world’s best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world’s most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.

About Nimble

Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We’re training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We’ve raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world’s best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world’s most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.

We are on a mission to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. We will accomplish this by training robot AGI to invent and build the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – powered by generalist superhumanoids.

Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford’s AI Lab), Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), and Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles).

Let’s be legendary.

Link: Nimble Closes $106 Million Series C Funding Round, Scales Fully Autonomous Fulfillment with FedEx

Link: FedEx Announces Expansion of FedEx Fulfillment With Nimble Alliance

Why Join Nimble?

At Nimble, we are committed to building legendary products, a legendary team, and a legendary legacy. Join us and become part of an ambitious, humble, and resourceful culture where your work will leave a lasting impact on the future of robotics and commerce.

Nimble's Core Values

Be relentlessly resourceful

Challenge conventions and overcome obstacles.

Be legendary

Be the very best and do work that inspires.

Be humble

Prioritize growth, learning, and doing whatever is needed to further the mission.

Be dependable

Take ownership and deliver with high agency.

The Role

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) will be responsible for ensuring that our suppliers are capable of delivering high-quality, scalable components that meet Nimble's rigorous standards. The SIE will partner closely with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize new parts, improve supplier capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience). Masters preferred.
• 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%).

Compensation

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000 and $150,000/year. Your exact offer may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to cash compensation, this position will also receive generous equity for this position.

Culture

We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We’re not in this to do what’s easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We’re ambitious, we’re gritty, we’re humble and we’re relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!

Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Nimble's Benefits

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.

Health Insurance

Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.

Paid Parental Leave

Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.

Commuter Benefits

Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully paid parking spots.

Referral Bonus

Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.

401k

Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.

Equity

Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program