Manager, Supplier Industrialization Engineering

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 2 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

Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences, able to work effectively across cultures

Travel Requirement: 30-50% travel required.

Frequent onsite engagement with suppliers to support qualification, process development, issue resolution, and production ramp efforts.

Salary: $160,000-$180,000/annual DOE and location

Please note: This role requires working on-site 5 days a week. We do not offer hybrid or remote options.

Onsite Collaboration Rationale:

Given the highly collaborative and cross-functional nature of hardware, embedded systems, and product development, in-person partnership across engineering and product teams is critical to enabling rapid execution, technical alignment, and successful development outcomes.

Why Join Amperesand

Work on next-generation power infrastructure systems

High ownership and visibility

Cross-functional collaboration

Opportunity to shape future products and infrastructure

Fast-moving startup environment