Supplier Development Engineer - Motors and Magnets

United States·Hayward,San Carlosmid

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Supplier Development Engineer, Motors & Magnets | Supply ChainLocation: Hayward, CA (on-site) About 1X We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to select suppliers based on capabilities in motor and magnetic component manufacturing Evaluate suppliers’ motor winding, rotor/stator assembly, and magnet bonding processes Ensure consistency in…

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We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Responsibilities

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Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to select suppliers based on capabilities in motor and magnetic component manufacturing
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Evaluate suppliers’ motor winding, rotor/stator assembly, and magnet bonding processes
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Ensure consistency in torque-speed characteristics, thermal performance, and EMI compliance
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Support rotor balancing, bearing preload setups, and encoder integration
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Lead the supplier industrialization process from design through production ramp-up
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Support suppliers with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications
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Assess supplier readiness for vehicle builds and manage production risk
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Drive the APQP process and support PPAP through the start of production
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Train suppliers on 1X’s quality systems and review part quality documentation
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Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for supplier quality issues
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Monitor and report supplier quality metrics to ensure ongoing improvement
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Apply lean and quality tools to drive continuous improvement across the supply base
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Travel up to 40%, domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice

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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field

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6+ years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing—ideally in automotive, aerospace, or medical devices
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Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems
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Skilled in problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis
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Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies
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Understanding of manufacturing processes related to electronics, batteries, and precision sensors
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Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups
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Ability to read engineering drawings and use GD&T; knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems
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Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor are a plus
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Experience with tooling and fixture validation is a plus
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace experience is a plus