Supplier Development Engineer, Motors & Magnets

Supplier Development Engineer, Motors & Magnets Supply Chain

Location: Hayward, CA (on-site)

About 1X

We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Role Overview

Drive supplier readiness and quality for motors and magnetic systems that power our advanced humanoid robots. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure critical components meet performance, reliability, and scalability standards.

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering and sourcing teams to select suppliers based on capabilities in motor and magnetic component manufacturing

Evaluate suppliers' motor winding, rotor/stator assembly, and magnet bonding processes

Ensure consistency in torque-speed characteristics, thermal performance, and EMI compliance

Support rotor balancing, bearing preload setups, and encoder integration

Lead the supplier industrialization process from design through production ramp-up

Support suppliers with tooling, equipment, and process qualifications

Assess supplier readiness for vehicle builds and manage production risk

Drive the APQP process and support PPAP through the start of production

Train suppliers on 1X's quality systems and review part quality documentation

Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for supplier quality issues

Monitor and report supplier quality metrics to ensure ongoing improvement

Apply lean and quality tools to drive continuous improvement across the supply base

Travel up to 40%, domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering field

6+ years of experience in quality, supplier quality, or manufacturing-ideally in automotive, aerospace, or medical devices

Hands-on experience launching new products and improving quality systems

Skilled in problem-solving methods like Six Sigma, 8D, and root cause analysis

Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEAs, control plans, SPC, MSA, and capability studies

Understanding of manufacturing processes related to electronics, batteries, and precision sensors

Strong experience with supplier audits, APQP, PPAP, and production ramp-ups

Ability to read engineering drawings and use GD&T; knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems

Certifications like CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Quality Auditor are a plus

Experience with tooling and fixture validation is a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Google Workspace experience is a plus

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $133,000 - $195,000 + Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.