Supplier Development Engineer- Motors and Magnets
About The Position
The Supply Chain team at 1X is responsible for building and scaling the global supplier network that powers our humanoid robots. We work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to bring highly complex electromechanical systems from concept to mass production. As part of the Supplier Development Engineering team, you will ensure our most critical suppliers are capable, scalable, and ready to support rapid product development and production growth. Your work directly impacts product performance, reliability, and our ability to successfully ramp NEO at scale. As the Supplier Development Engineer for Motors & Magnets, you will own supplier industrialization and quality readiness for critical motion system components that enable NEO's performance. You will work across engineering, sourcing, and supplier partners to develop robust manufacturing processes, mitigate supply chain risk, and ensure motors and magnetic assemblies consistently meet 1X's performance, quality, and scalability requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, supplier development, or manufacturing engineering within automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical device, or similar industries.
- Experience leading supplier industrialization efforts, APQP activities, and PPAP approval processes through 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.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience with electric motor manufacturing, magnetic assemblies, actuators, or motion control systems.
- Knowledge of electronics, battery systems, sensors, and electromechanical assembly processes.
- 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 test systems.
Responsibilities
- Successfully industrialize new motor and magnet suppliers from design validation through production ramp-up.
- Establish and maintain supplier processes that consistently achieve quality, reliability, and performance targets for motion system components.
- Drive APQP and PPAP execution to support successful product launches and production readiness.
- Reduce supplier quality escapes through proactive risk identification, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Improve supplier performance through measurable gains in quality, process capability, delivery readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
- 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
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
