Supply Chain Engineer - Electromechanical

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.JOB SUMMARYApptronik requires suppliers who provide cost efficient, on-time, and premium quality parts with rapidly evolving designs at increasingly ambitious volumes. We are actively looking for a Supply Chain Engineering candidate who possesses comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain and quality tools and has an unrelenting motivation to enable suppliers and internal cross functional peers for success. This position will support our humanoid robotic programs and requires a combination of proven leadership and technical capabilities.This is a technical position that requires practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing engineering and new product development through rate production for an array of parts and processes in the electrical, electronic, and electromechanical space used in robotic systems.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESImprove quality, cost, delivery, and capacity metrics for wire harness assemblies, PCBAs, and other electromechanical hardware used in humanoid robotic systems. Collaborate with design, materials, and manufacturing engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of piece part, assembly, metrology, and/or sub-system design intentSupport the procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systemsCreate and define supplier technical and quality requirements based on customer and program requirements and expectations for NPI and production phasesOwn the new product introduction of new parts, including determining the ideal manufacturing method, identifying and qualifying suppliers, and developing a reliable process for ramping to rate. This individual is expected to be the extreme owner for the process at suppliers for new parts, drawing changes, or when re-sourcing existing parts to a new supplierLead resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, while functioning as liaison between purchasing, engineering, production, and suppliersAnalyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and pinpoint systemic performance gaps and root causes to drive supplier improvement plansConduct independent research to identify potential new suppliers and capabilities in manufacturing and metrologyIdentify and drive product & process improvements to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle timeDefine product technical and quality requirements, and ensure supplier compliance with these requirementsEffectively manage the supply chain by establishing excellent working relationships and regular lines of communication with suppliersDemonstrate a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courageCreate and disposition non-conformance and deviations where needed, working with engineering counterparts to implement, but not limited to, required re-work, repair or use as-is dispositionsLead containment activities on assigned parts, working with cross-functional counterparts to agree on scope, path forward and ultimate resolutionSKILLS AND REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of processes used in wire harness assemblies, PCB, PCBA, motor assemblies, actuators, and other electrical/electronic/electromechanical componentsProven track record of taking ownership of projects, negotiating successfully to reduce costs and improve processes, and influencing engineering customers to drive resultsKnowledge of statistical techniques and methods (design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing partsKnowledge of lean, production, and supply chain conceptsExceptional analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skillsAbility to act quickly in a fast-moving and high-stress environmentKnowledge of supplier quality processes (production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports, etc.)Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) and MRP/ERP systemsDisciplined approach to problem solving - 8DProficient in MS Office and Excel applications and report writingAbility to travel up to 30%EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or STEM disciplineAt least 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following disciplines: manufacturing, supply chain engineering, supplier development, qualityPreferred experience in design engineering in product areas such as wire harness assemblies, PCB, PCBA, motor assemblies, actuators, or other electrical/electronic/electromechanical componentsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift 15 pounds at timesVision to read printed materials and a computer screenHearing and speech to communicateWork From Home (WFH) Details WFH Availability: [ ] Fully Remote [ ] Hybrid (Specify below) [x] On-Site Only If Hybrid, Specify WFH Days: (Example: Mondays and Fridays, or up to 3 days per week) Required On-Site Days: (Example: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) *This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations. Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Created: 2026-04-02