Zipline · 2 weeks ago
Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Powertrain
South San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, solving urgent access challenges through innovative logistics solutions. The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer will oversee component development qualification activities, collaborate with various teams to enhance manufacturing processes, and drive supplier improvements for high-quality production.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the Design Engineering , Manufacturing, Material Planning, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Supply Chain teams
Participate in Supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, best methods of gauging, and correct tools or assembly equipment to use. Provide feedback to Zipline Design teams to ensure alignment and incorporation of feedback during validation build phases and into mass production
Lead, track and improve Supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for design changes, new products and outsourcing initiatives
Lead and implement Supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality
Guide Suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote seamless and efficient production of high quality electrical components
Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers and Zipline's Design, Internal Quality and Procurement teams. Collaborate with Zipline Design, Internal Quality and Manufacturing/NPI to determine ideal performance specifications and Supplier metrics
Drive improvements utilizing Lean methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and supplier scorecards
Own should-cost modelling and support GSM in pricing/negotiations
Qualification
Required
You have worked for a minimum of 8 years in a fast paced and high growth environment as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, or Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineering
You have successfully launched into volume production complex mechanical / electromechanical components and assemblies from prototype through mass production stages
You have actively participated in product design efforts and thus know what it takes to transition from prototype to volume production (CAD system experience like Nx, Catia, Solidworks is a bonus)
You have worked with an established Quality System and applied it to improve your supply base (applicable standards are AS9100/ISO9001/IATF16949)
You have achieved measurable results with implementing Product Quality Planning with part suppliers and contract manufacturers, both domestic and overseas (applicable examples are Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, SPC)
You can thrive in structured and unstructured environments and are not dissuaded at the prospect of making hard decisions about what is important and urgent against a backdrop of limited resources
Preferred
Japanese-fluent or native speaker
You are a first principles problem solving - you understand the value of methods such as 8D, 5-WHY, Pareto Charts and Fishbone Diagrams because you have achieved measurable results by using them and influencing others to do the same
Technical expertise in at least several of the following disciplines: Motor manufacturing (Lamination, Winding, Magnets, etc), injection molding with mold flow simulation, machining, inspection fixture design, GD&T, metrology (CMM/OMM programming and inspection), manufacturing line setup, electro-mechanical assembly & testing etc
Experience managing vendors in various geographies with a strong understanding of what manufacturing excellence looks like across a variety of processes. Demonstrated ability to walk into a new potential supplier and rapidly assess industrialization capability, reliability and quality, and safety
You have a good understanding of and have successfully implemented the correct gated controls within a product development process and achieved the intended results
You have strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to drive aggressive timelines with key stakeholders internally and externally
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
For far too long, retail brands have struggled with disconnects between headquarters and frontline teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Deri McCrea
Chief Customer Officer
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