ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Supplier Industrialization Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Slope

Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146 - $194/hr

About the Job The Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Heavy Metal/Mechanical Systems is a high‑profile, cross‑functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTransportation and Storage JobsLogistics JobsLogistics Engineer JobsSupplier Industrialization Engineer Jobs

Supplier Industrialization Engineer information

See salary details

$36K

$83.5K

$116K

How much do supplier industrialization engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for supplier industrialization engineer in the United States is $83,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a supplier industrialization engineer?

A Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) is a professional responsible for ensuring that suppliers can produce components or products to a company's quality, cost, and delivery standards. They work closely with suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, implement quality control systems, and address any production issues. SIEs play a key role in supplier selection, audits, and ongoing performance improvement to support efficient and high-quality supply chains. This role often involves collaboration with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to launch new products successfully.

How does a supplier industrialization engineer collaborate with suppliers and internal teams during new product launches?

A Supplier Industrialization Engineer works closely with both suppliers and cross-functional internal teams, such as quality, design, and manufacturing, to ensure new products meet performance and quality standards. This role involves coordinating regular meetings, conducting supplier audits, and facilitating clear communication of technical requirements. During new product launches, the engineer is responsible for identifying potential risks, supporting process improvements, and ensuring suppliers are production-ready on schedule. Effective collaboration is key to resolving issues quickly and maintaining a smooth supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supplier industrialization engineer?

To thrive as a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, you need expertise in manufacturing processes, quality engineering, and a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with quality management systems (such as ISO 9001), statistical analysis tools, and supply chain software is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and project management skills help you collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. These skills ensure that suppliers consistently meet quality standards and production timelines, which is critical for maintaining product excellence and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Supplier Industrialization Engineer vs Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectSupplier Industrialization EngineerManufacturing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications in supply chain or industrial processesBachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Work EnvironmentSupplier facilities, manufacturing plants, cross-functional teamsIn-house manufacturing plants, production lines, process optimization teams
Industry UsageUsed by companies managing supplier relationships and supply chain integrationUsed within manufacturing facilities to improve production processes

The Supplier Industrialization Engineer focuses on integrating suppliers into the production process, ensuring quality and efficiency at the source. In contrast, the Manufacturing Engineer works within the company's own production facilities to optimize manufacturing processes. Both roles require engineering backgrounds and collaboration with cross-functional teams, but their primary focus areas differ—supplier vs. internal manufacturing.

More about Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs

What cities are hiring for Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs?

Cities with the most Supplier Industrialization Engineer job openings:

What states have the most Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs?

States with the most job openings for Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs include:

What job categories do people searching Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs look for?

The top searched job categories for Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs are:

Supplier Industrialization Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Supplier Industrialization Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,498 per year, or $40.1 per hour.

Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Neuralink

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$84K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

About Neuralink:
We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.
About the Team
Supply Chain owns the external manufacturing network that builds and delivers every component going into the Implant and the Robot. The Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE) function partners with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Strategic Sourcing to take parts from prototype through volume production at our external partners - ensuring suppliers can deliver to Neuralink's technical, cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
About the Role
As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer, you will own component industrialization at our external suppliers across the full breadth of what goes into the Implant and the Robot. This is explicitly a generalist role: rather than specializing in a single commodity, you will move across machined parts, molded plastics, electromechanical assemblies, PCBAs, optics, hermetic packaging, coatings, and biocompatible materials - going wherever the program needs the most engineering horsepower. You will lead parts from supplier selection and process qualification, through NPI builds, ramp, and into sustaining production, working hands-on at supplier sites to ensure manufacturing processes are capable, controlled, and audit-ready. Because Neuralink's products are implanted in patients, the bar for supplier quality, traceability, and process discipline is exceptionally high - your work directly enables us to put more devices into more patients, safely.
We expect this person to be biased toward learning new manufacturing domains rapidly, to be comfortable owning parts they have not personally built before, and to bring strong first-principles engineering judgment to every supplier conversation.
We are hiring across multiple levels. Early-career engineers will own a focused portfolio of parts with strong mentorship; senior and staff engineers will own multi-commodity strategy across programs, lead the toughest supplier recoveries, and set the technical bar for the function.
What You'll Do
Industrialization & NPI
  • Own industrialization end-to-end for a portfolio of parts spanning mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, optical, and materials commodities going into the Implant and the Robot.
  • Drive supplier readiness for NPI builds, design changes, and ramp-to-volume - including capacity planning, fixture and tooling design, and line build-outs.

Design & Manufacturing Engineering
  • Partner with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA/DFT reviews early in the development cycle to drive manufacturability, yield, cost, and reliability into the design.
  • Translate design intent (drawings, GD&T, specifications) into supplier-actionable manufacturing requirements, control plans, and inspection plans.

Process Qualification & Quality
  • Qualify supplier manufacturing processes through PPAP/APQP, FAI, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), gage R&R, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable); ensure first-time-right launches.
  • Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure our suppliers meet ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 expectations - with appropriate change control, traceability, and validation documentation.

Supplier Performance & Corrective Action
  • Lead containment, root cause, and corrective action (8D, RCCA) for non-conforming material; close issues quickly while raising the underlying process bar so they do not recur.
  • Build supplier scorecards and apply SPC, Lean, and continuous-improvement methods to improve yield, cycle time, cost, and on-time delivery across the supply base.

Cross-functional Partnership & Site Presence
  • Travel to suppliers (domestic and international) to lead on-site audits, process walks, line qualifications, and corrective-action verification.
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing on supplier selection, dual-source strategy, and should-cost/piece-price negotiation; provide the technical voice in supplier business reviews.

Required Qualifications
Background & Education
  • B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline - or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates the same technical depth.
  • Generalist mindset: a demonstrated track record of moving between multiple manufacturing domains and learning new processes quickly, rather than specializing in a single commodity. You should be able to point to at least two distinct process areas in which you have personally driven engineering outcomes.
  • Working familiarity with multiple major manufacturing process domains, such as: precision CNC machining, injection or micro-molding, sheet metal and stamping, PCBA and electronics assembly, additive manufacturing, coatings and plating, optics, hermetic packaging, laser or micro-welding, EDM, or cleanroom assembly.

Engineering & Metrology
  • Demonstrated ability to read complex engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 - including reading datum schemes, selecting appropriate tolerance callouts, and understanding the manufacturing implications of a given drawing.
  • Strong working knowledge of metrology and inspection: CMM, optical comparators, vision systems, surface profilometry, leak/hermeticity testing, electrical test, and the tradeoffs between in-process, end-of-line, and incoming inspection strategies.
  • Proficiency with common engineering and data tools (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent CAD for reading models, Minitab or Python/R for data analysis, ERP/PLM systems, JIRA or equivalent for tracking work).

Supplier Quality & Process
  • Working knowledge of the core supplier-quality toolkit: PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, First Article Inspection (FAI/AS9102), Measurement System Analysis (MSA, gage R&R), process capability studies (Cp/Cpk/Ppk), and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Hands-on experience leading structured root-cause and corrective-action work (8D, RCCA, fishbone, 5-Whys, fault-tree) on real production issues - from containment through verified, closed-loop fix.
  • Familiarity with at least one Quality Management System framework (ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 9001) and the discipline required to operate inside it - change control, document control, deviations, and traceability.

Execution & Communication
  • Project-management chops: able to drive a parallel portfolio of supplier deliverables to aggressive dates, sequence dependencies, escalate cleanly, and communicate status to stakeholders without being chased.
  • Solid commercial instincts: comfortable reading a should-cost breakdown, participating in piece-price and tooling negotiations alongside Strategic Sourcing, and pushing back technically when a quote does not match the process or volume.
  • Strong written and verbal communication. You can run a productive technical meeting with a supplier engineering team one hour, then write a crisp summary of risk and recommended actions for Neuralink leadership the next.
  • Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-moving, ambiguity-tolerant environment where you are expected to own outcomes, not just tasks - and to make sound decisions with incomplete information.

Logistics
  • Willingness to travel up to 25-50% to supplier sites, including international travel; valid passport (or ability to obtain one) is required.
  • Must be able to physically work on supplier production floors, including standing for extended periods, gowning into cleanrooms, and handling small precision parts.
  • Must be able to work on-site in South San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX.

Preferred Qualifications
Regulated & Complex Hardware Experience
  • Experience industrializing parts at external suppliers in a regulated environment: medical device (ISO 13485/21 CFR Part 820), aerospace (AS9100), automotive (IATF 16949), or semiconductor.
  • Launch experience with Class II or III medical devices, implantable electronics, micro-fabrication, or biocompatible materials.
  • Experience taking parts from high-mix/low-volume clinical builds into higher-volume commercial production.

Technical Depth
  • Direct hands-on experience with PPAP, APQP, FAI, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Track record of leading 8D/RCCA on supplier quality escapes - from first containment through verified closure.
  • Familiarity with one or more of: micro-machining, micro-molding, thin-film processes, laser micro-welding, hermetic feedthroughs, flex circuits and HDI PCBs, BGA/flip-chip assembly, surgical instrument manufacturing, or precision motion systems.

Certifications & Language
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
  • Working proficiency in a second language commonly used with international suppliers (Mandarin, German, Japanese, or Spanish a plus).

Expected Compensation:
The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We also believe in aligning our employees' success with the company's long-term growth. As such, in addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full-time employees.
Base Salary Range:
$68,000-$177,000 USD
What We Offer:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.
  • An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
  • Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs) *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • 401(k) plan *Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
  • Parental leave *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
  • Flexible time off *Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

Apply