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Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Neuralink· Finance
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South San Francisco, CA, Austin, TX$68k - $177kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Supplier Industrialization Engineer at Neuralink, focused on industrializing components across multiple manufacturing domains at external suppliers for Neuralink’s Implant and Robot products. Generalist role spanning mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, optical, and material commodities with on-site supplier work, NPI, ramp-to-volume, and sustaining production, ensuring high-quality, traceable, and compliant manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own industrialization end-to-end for a portfolio of parts spanning mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, optical, and materials commodities going into the Implant and the Robot.
  • Drive supplier readiness for NPI builds, design changes, and ramp-to-volume — including capacity planning, fixture and tooling design, and line build-outs.
  • Partner with Design Engineering on DFM/DFA/DFT reviews early in the development cycle to drive manufacturability, yield, cost, and reliability into the design.
  • Translate design intent (drawings, GD&T, specifications) into supplier-actionable manufacturing requirements, control plans, and inspection plans.
  • Qualify supplier manufacturing processes through PPAP/APQP, FAI, capability studies (Cp/Cpk), gage R&R, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable); ensure first-time-right launches.
  • Partner with Quality Engineering to ensure our suppliers meet ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 expectations — with appropriate change control, traceability, and validation documentation.
  • Lead containment, root cause, and corrective action (8D, RCCA) for non-conforming material; close issues quickly while raising the underlying process bar so they do not recur.
  • Build supplier scorecards and apply SPC, Lean, and continuous-improvement methods to improve yield, cycle time, cost, and on-time delivery across the supply base.
  • Travel to suppliers (domestic and international) to lead on-site audits, process walks, line qualifications, and corrective-action verification.
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing on supplier selection, dual-source strategy, and should-cost/piece-price negotiation; provide the technical voice in supplier business reviews.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, Biomedical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline — or equivalent practical experience.
  • Generalist mindset with demonstrated track record of moving between multiple manufacturing domains and learning new processes quickly; experience across at least two distinct process areas.
  • Working familiarity with precision CNC machining, injection or micro-molding, sheet metal and stamping, PCBA and electronics assembly, additive manufacturing, coatings and plating, optics, hermetic packaging, laser or micro-welding, EDM, or cleanroom assembly.
  • Ability to read complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Strong metrology and inspection knowledge (CMM, optical comparators, vision systems, leak testing, electrical TEST) and data tools (SolidWorks, Minitab/Python/R, ERP/PLM, JIRA).
  • Working knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, control plans, FAI/AS9102, MSA, SPC; experience with 8D/RCCA.
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 9001 and related change control and traceability.
  • Project-management skills to drive parallel supplier deliverables to aggressive dates; strong written and verbal communication.
  • Willingness to travel 25–50% to supplier sites (international), valid passport.
  • Ability to work on-site in South San Francisco, CA or Austin, TX.

Skills

Required:Industrialization & NPIDFM/DFX/DFT collaborationProcess Qualification & QualityQuality Tools & Problem SolvingProject Management

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Commuter benefits
  • Meals provided
  • Equity (RSUs) for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave
  • Flexible time off
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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