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Senior Supplier Development Engineer, Electro-Mechanical

Palo Alto, CaliforniaFull-time2026-08-12 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Senior Supplier Development Engineer responsible for qualifying electro-mechanical suppliers, defining technical requirements, and driving continuous improvement for drone delivery components.

Role type

Senior IC supplier development engineer (electro-mechanical)

Builds

Electro-mechanical assemblies, PCBAs, cables, harnesses, and mechanical components for automated delivery drones

Domain

Aerospace/Drone manufacturing + Supply chain quality engineering

Required skills

Supplier qualification (FAT/SAT/UAT), Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM), APQP/PPAP, FMEA/SPC/MSA/8D, electro-mechanical assembly knowledge, global supply chain management, root-cause analysis, tooling validation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Whys, Control Plans, e-QMS, GD&T, Gage R&R, CNC machining, injection molding, Li-ion batteries, stamping

Responsibilities

Define technical requirements for new components; conduct supplier technical assessments and audits; develop supplier qualification processes; drive process optimization and tooling validation; facilitate knowledge transfer to suppliers; monitor supplier performance and drive CAPA; act as technical liaison between engineering and suppliers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC