Manager Supplier Industrialization Engineering
Job Summary
As Manager of Supplier Industrialization, you will build and lead a global function responsible for managing suppliers from development through volume production. You will define global strategies, standardize processes, and oversee supplier quality while ensuring technical readiness aligns with production milestones. This role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration and 50% travel to manage global supplier portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead global SIE function
- Manage supplier lifecycle and ramp milestones
- Oversee supplier quality and corrective actions
- Coordinate cross-functional Engineering/Supply Chain efforts
Required Skills
- 10+ years engineering/supply chain experience
- 3+ years people management experience
- Experience in NPI and hardware manufacturing
- Strong technical communication and leadership skills
Job Details
Role Summary: As Manager, Supplier Industrialization, you will build and lead Amperesand’s global SIE function, owning the strategy, processes, and team that bring new suppliers from development into volume production.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Hire, develop, and manage a globally distributed team of Supplier Industrialization Engineers. Set priorities and performance expectations, provide coaching and clear growth paths for direct reports.
- Strategy and Process: Own the global supplier industrialization roadmap, aligning supplier onboarding and ramp milestones to NPI timelines and production forecasts. Define and standardize playbooks, tools, and processes across the full supplier lifecycle, from qualification through volume ramp. Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing leadership to keep supplier readiness aligned with technical requirements and delivery commitments.
- Supplier Development and Quality: Serve as the senior escalation point for complex supplier issues, engage supplier leadership when management level involvement is needed. Oversee supplier quality across the portfolio and drive systemic corrective action for escapes or delivery disruptions.
- Cross Functional and Program Management: Bridge global suppliers and internal Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams on design alignment, material readiness, and DFM feedback. Maintain portfolio level risk visibility, own global KPI reporting for the SIE function including OTD, first pass yield, and ramp attainment. Provide regular program updates and escalations to Supply Chain leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, Master’s preferred.
- Electrical, mechanical, or manufacturing background strongly preferred.
- 10 plus years across engineering, supply chain, and or program management, with 3 plus years in a people management role.
- Demonstrated success leading supplier industrialization or supplier development in hardware manufacturing, power electronics, energy, or adjacent capital equipment preferred.
- Track record hiring and developing high performing technical teams in NPI heavy or startup environments.
- Experience managing globally distributed supplier portfolios across multiple geographies and time zones.
- Working knowledge of international trade regulations and export compliance for electronics and electrical equipment.
- Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences, able to work effectively across cultures.
Additional Requirements:
- This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.
- Travel Requirement: 50% travel required. Frequent onsite engagement with suppliers to support qualification, process development, issue resolution, and production ramp efforts.