Supplier Development Engineer (Motors & Magnets)

Location: San Carlos, California, United States; on-site. Travel up to 40% domestically and internationally, including occasional short-notice travel.

Salary: $133,000–$195,000 per year plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops humanoid robots, including NEO, for safe operation and household tasks in real-world environments.

What you will do

• Industrialize new motor and magnet suppliers from design validation through production ramp-up.
• Establish supplier processes that meet quality, reliability, performance, and scalability targets.
• Lead APQP and PPAP execution for product launches and production readiness.
• Identify supplier risks, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to reduce quality escapes.
• Improve supplier quality, process capability, delivery readiness, and continuous improvement performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, quality, operations, and external suppliers.

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 in automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical device, or similar industries.
• Deep understanding of motor manufacturing, including winding, rotor/stator assembly, balancing, bearing integration, and final testing.
• Experience with permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, bonding processes, supplier industrialization, APQP, and PPAP approval through production launch.
• Working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, capability studies, GD&T, and production quality systems.
• Strong problem-solving, statistical analysis, Six Sigma, 8D, structured root cause, cross-functional influence, and supplier accountability skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with actuators, motion control systems, electronics, battery systems, sensors, and electromechanical assembly.
• Experience auditing suppliers against ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent systems.
• CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or Certified Quality Auditor certification.
• Experience validating tooling, fixtures, automation equipment, and production test systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Commuter benefits, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.