Job Details
Supplier Industrialization Engineer
2025-09-12 Nimble San Francisco,CAJoin to apply for the Supplier Industrialization Engineer role at Nimble
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Supplier Industrialization Engineer role at Nimble
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
About Nimble
Nimble is a robotics and AI company inventing and scaling autonomous logistics with intelligent robots to enable fast, efficient, and sustainable commerce. We're 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. We're 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. We're backed by the World's most prestigious investors and Nimble's 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 Stanford's 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.
- Bachelor's 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%)
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. 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!
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 programSeniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nimble by 2x
Get notified about new Industrialization Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$270,000.00 8 months ago
Mechanical Engineer (Autonomous Vehicles)San Francisco, CA $110,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month ago
San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$225,000.00 3 days ago
Alameda, CA $95,000.00-$134,000.00 1 week ago
South San Francisco, CA $95,000.00-$115,000.00 4 months ago
Mechanical Engineer — Intern (Fall 2025)San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$300,000.00 2 months ago
Mechanical Engineer — Associate Program (Fall 2025)San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Intern (Fall 2025)San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$138,000.00 2 weeks ago
Oakland, CA $130,000.00-$165,000.00 2 days ago
Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, application via RippleMatchRedwood City, CA $125,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago
We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr