Supplier Industrialization Engineer
$68,000–$177,000 year
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States or South San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Supplier Industrialization Engineer oversees end-to-end industrialization for a portfolio of parts across multiple commodities for Neuralink’s Implant and Robot programs. The role involves leading supplier readiness for NPI builds, ramp-to-volume, and design-for-manufacturability improvements through collaboration with Design, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing. Responsibilities include translating design intent into supplier-actionable manufacturing requirements, qualification of processes (PPAP/APQP, FAI, capability studies, gage R&R, IQ/OQ/PQ), ensuring ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 compliance, leading containment and corrective actions (8D/RCCA), building supplier scorecards, and driving continuous improvement (SPC/Lean). The position requires travel to supplier sites (domestic and international), on-site audits, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enable safe, scalable production of high-quality, regulated hardware. The role spans early-career to senior levels, with opportunities to own multi-commodity strategy and lead supplier recoveries across programs.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience
- Generalist mindset with ability to move across multiple manufacturing domains
- Experience with multiple manufacturing processes (e.g., precision CNC machining, injection or micro-molding, sheet metal, PCBA, coatings, optics, hermetic packaging)
- Ability to read GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and apply to manufacturing implications
- Metrology and inspection proficiency (CMM, vision systems, gauges)
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, FAI, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC; knowledge of ISO 13485 / 21 CFR Part 820 or similar quality systems
- Ability to lead root-cause and corrective-action (8D, RCCA)
- Strong communication and project-management skills; comfortable working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel 25–50% including international trips
- On-site work capability at supplier floors and on-site presence at South San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX
- Proficiency with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks), data-analysis tools (Minitab, Python/R), ERP/PLM, JIRA
- Experience in regulated environments (medical devices, ISO 13485/21 CFR Part 820) preferred
- Preference for candidates with experience in high-mix/low-volume to higher-volume production transitions
- Lean/Six Sigma certification beneficial
- Second language proficiency (Mandarin, German, Japanese, or Spanish) preferred
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 25–50% to supplier sites, including international travel
- Must be able to physically work on supplier floors and in cleanrooms
- Must be able to work on-site in South San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX
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