Supplier Industrialization Engineer — Global Quality & Growth

Nimble; 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

Referral Bonus

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality, scalable components that meet Nimble's standards. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize parts, improve capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role requires 3+ years in supplier quality or industrialization, hands-on manufacturing process knowledge, and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

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

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

Industrialization experience

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

8D

Job description

Nimble is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality, scalable components that meet Nimble's standards. You will partner with suppliers and internal teams to industrialize parts, improve capabilities, and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.

The role requires 3+ years in supplier quality or industrialization, hands-on manufacturing process knowledge, and travel up to 30%.