Supplier Industrialization Engineer (San Francisco)

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About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI company inventing and scaling autonomous logistics with intelligent robots to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. Were developing generalized robot intelligence and building general-purpose mobile manipulator robots, the first in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We've recently closed a $106M Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation and we're continuing to grow our all-star team.

About Nimble

Nimble is a robotics and AI company inventing and scaling autonomous logistics with intelligent robots to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. Were developing generalized robot intelligence and building general-purpose mobile manipulator robots, the first in the world capable of performing all core warehouse functions. We've recently closed a $106M Series C funding round at a $1 billion valuation and we're continuing to grow our all-star team.

Our mission is to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial.

Our long-term vision is to invent the Autonomous Supply Chain everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door using next-gen intelligent robotics to deliver faster, more efficient, and more sustainable commerce.

We were founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. Were backed by the Worlds most prestigious investors and Nimbles Board of Directors includes AI and robotics legends like like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanfords AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)!

Join us to leave your mark on the future of robotics, AI, and logistics!

Link: Introducing Nimble Intelligent Fulfillment Robots at Scale

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 the status quo. Make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.

Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.

Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.

Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.

About 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.

Key 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

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience). Masters preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in supplier quality, supplier development, or industrialization within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, injection molding, and electro-mechanical assembly.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools: PPAP, FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.
• Willingness to travel globally to supplier sites (up to 30%)

$140,000 - $200,000 a year

Compensation for this position is made up base salary plus generous equity. The above range is the salary range.

Culture

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

Press

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

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

Paid 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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