Supplier Industrialization Engineer

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
• Strong written and verbal communication; Spanish language skills a plus