Supplier Industrialization Engineer
3% above the median for Mid-Level Engineering roles
What you'll do
The Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) is Giga's manufacturing engineering expert for switchboard production — metal enclosures, busbars, and wiring assembly. You will own how these products get built: developing manufacturing instructions and SOPs, working directly with our Mexico contract manufacturer and Long Beach team to scale production, and solving process problems on the floor. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role at the center of our switchboard manufacturing ramp.
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing engineering for metal enclosure fabrication, busbar processing (cutting, bending, plating), and wiring/harness assembly
Write and maintain manufacturing instructions, work instructions, and SOPs for switchboard build processes
Lead process setup and first article inspection (FAI) for new products and engineering changes
Conduct DFM/DFA reviews with engineering; translate design intent into manufacturable specs and supplier work instructions
Qualify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment at the Mexico CM and Long Beach facility
Support production ramp at the Mexico CM and Long Beach line — identify bottlenecks and drive throughput, yield, and cycle-time improvements
Conduct process audits at the Mexico CM and LA-area suppliers against Giga's quality and process standards
Track process capability (Cpk/Ppk) for critical dimensions on enclosures and busbars; define and enforce control plans
Issue and manage SCARs; drive 8D root cause and CAPA to closure
Partner with engineering on drawing and specification reviews; flag manufacturability and quality risks early
Define incoming inspection criteria and AQL sampling plans for enclosure, busbar, and wiring components
Work with the quality team to integrate supplier and process data into the NCR/CAPA system
Requirements
5+ years in manufacturing engineering or supplier industrialization, ideally with metal enclosures, busbars, or electrical panel/switchboard assembly
Hands-on experience writing manufacturing instructions, SOPs, and work instructions for a production floor
Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication, busbar processing, and wire harness/assembly processes
Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, SCAR, 8D/CAPA, and AQL sampling (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4)
Comfortable working directly with a contract manufacturer in Mexico; willingness to travel regularly
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings (GD&T), and BOMs
Strong written and verbal communication; Spanish language skills a plus
Benefits
Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Pay Transparency
The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Salary Range
$135,000—$185,000 USD