1X Technologies

Global Supply Manager, Motors & Magnets

San Carlos, CA

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$222kDetected 35 days ago

NegotiationSupply ChainRoboticsCollaborationActuatorsProcurement

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.
You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Development teams to build a resilient supply base capable of supporting aggressive product development timelines and high-volume production.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver competitive cost, quality, capacity, and technology advantages across the motors and magnets commodity space.
Drive measurable cost improvements through negotiations, value engineering, market intelligence, and strategic supplier partnerships.
Build and maintain a high-performing global supplier network capable of supporting rapid product development and production scaling.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related discipline.
6+ years of experience in global sourcing, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-ups, and global supplier management.
Strong understanding of motor design, magnetic circuit fundamentals, and manufacturing processes.

Experience sourcing rare earth magnets, permanent magnet materials, or motor subassemblies.
Experience working with suppliers throughout Asia, particularly China.
Mandarin language proficiency.
Experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, or other high-volume electromechanical industries.
Strong commercial negotiation skills with demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and agreements.

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

Secure supply continuity through supplier selection, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and dual-source strategies.
Ensure supplier performance consistently meets business requirements for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
Deep understanding of motor manufacturing, magnetic materials, gearboxes, actuators, and electromechanical systems.
Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, cost structures, and scalability risks.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities with experience managing cost models and commodity strategies.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence engineering, operations, manufacturing, and supplier stakeholders.
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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