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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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%)
  $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.

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.