Supplier Development Engineer- Motors and Magnets

Your Charter

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.

Key Outcomes

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of motor manufacturing processes including winding, rotor/stator assembly, balancing, bearing integration, and final testing.
• Experience working with permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, bonding processes, and related manufacturing controls.
• Strong supplier development and industrialization experience in complex manufacturing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities utilizing Six Sigma, 8D, statistical analysis, and structured root cause methodologies.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and external suppliers while driving accountability and execution.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

What Does a Successful 1X Team Member Look Like?

• Team members at 1X who thrive here are builders.
• They move fast, own their work completely, and treat time like it’s the one thing you can’t get back - because it is.
• They say what they mean, finish what they start, and hold themselves to a standard before anyone has to ask.
• We push each other to be better, and we do it with honesty and respect.

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