1X Technologies

Supplier Development Engineer - Diecasting

San Carlos, CA

Sponsorship not specified$133k-$195kDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

We work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring highly complex electromechanical systems from concept to mass production.
As part of the Supply Chain organization, you will help ensure our products can scale from prototype to volume production through robust supplier partnerships, operational excellence, and proactive risk management.
Your work directly impacts product performance, cost, quality, and our ability to successfully ramp NEO at scale.

We're building humanoid robots that work in home - doing the chores, handling the tasks, and giving people their time back.
NEO is our flagship - a home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside real people.
We're scaling, we're hiring with intention, and we need people who want to build something that will genuinely change how humans spend their time - safely creating abundance for all.
As the Supplier Development Engineer for Die Casting, you will own supplier industrialization and quality readiness for structural components that form the foundation of NEO's mechanical architecture.
Establish and maintain supplier processes that consistently achieve dimensional, cosmetic, and functional quality requirements.
Drive APQP and PPAP execution to ensure production readiness and successful product launches.
Deep understanding of aluminum and magnesium die casting processes, tooling design, and process controls.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Experience supporting castings, machined components, sheet metal, or structural assemblies through product development and production launch.
Strong working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, capability studies, GD&T, and production quality systems.
Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally, including occasional short-notice travel.
Experience with lightweight structural design, design-for-manufacturing (DFM), and design-for-assembly (DFA) principles.

Direct experience with aluminum or magnesium die casting supplier development and process qualification.
Experience auditing suppliers against ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent quality management systems.
Professional certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or Certified Quality Auditor.
Experience validating tooling, fixtures, automation equipment, and production manufacturing systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills utilizing Six Sigma, 8D, statistical analysis, and structured root cause methodologies.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support

Successfully industrialize new suppliers for die castings, machined components, sheet metal, extrusions, and structural assemblies from prototype through production ramp.
Reduce supplier quality escapes through proactive risk management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Improve supplier capability, yield, and process performance through continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing best practices.
Strong knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, heat treatment, coatings, and surface finishing processes.
Expertise in GD&T, metrology methods, dimensional analysis, and process capability evaluation.
Strong supplier development and industrialization experience within high-volume manufacturing environments.
We've been at this since 2014 and we're at the point where the hard problems are behind us and the hard work is in front of us.

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, justice system impact, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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