Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Lead the industrialization of new suppliers and products, ensuring a smooth transition from development to volume production. 

Serve as the primary company representative at supplier sites, overseeing manufacturing and production activities while supporting our teams globally in driving our development & production goals.  

Support and monitor all supplier quality initiatives to ensure compliance with company standards. 

Collaborate with suppliers to implement and maintain quality testing procedures, ensuring components meet technical and performance requirements. 

Act as the liaison between suppliers and cross-functional teams in Singapore and the U.S., facilitating material readiness, engineering design alignment, and seamless communication. 

Identify, evaluate, and onboard global suppliers and establish strategic partnerships to secure high-quality materials and components that meet production requirements 

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier readiness and alignment with technical specifications, cost targets, and production timelines. 

Monitor and control material inventory levels at suppliers to support ramp-up schedules and reduce material shortages. 

Analyze supplier capabilities, lead times, design for manufacturing support, and potential risks to develop mitigation strategies that prevent production disruptions. 

Support and optimize logistics for new suppliers and products, including transportation planning and customs requirements. 

Support the Supply Chain team in defining and monitoring KPIs such as supplier performance, delivery timelines, quality metrics, and ramp-up success to identify areas for process improvement. 

Partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to align supplier industrialization activities with overall business objectives and production forecasts.