About Nimble
Nimble is a robotics and AI startup founded from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon. We're pioneering the way robots learn to grasp and manipulate any object.
Our ultimate goal is to enable the dark warehouse, a fully automated eCommerce fulfillment center with swarms of intelligent, cloud-connected robots to enable affordable same-day fulfillment for every retailer, large and small. In the process we aim to create one of the world's most valuable robotics companies.
We're backed by the world's most prestigious investors as well as AI and robotics legends like Marc Raibert (Founder of Boston Dynamics), Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google, Director of Stanford's AI lab), and Sebastian Thrun (Founder of Google X, Waymo, Kitty Hawk, and Udacity)!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3XPfrlkO7s
Nimble's Core Values :
1) Be relentlessly resourceful - Find a way to make the impossible, possible. Do whatever it takes.
2) Be legendary - Be the best at whatever it is that you do. Leave your mark. Motivate and inspire others.
3) Be humble - Leave your ego behind. Have a growth mindset. Learn and improve yourself every day.
4) Be dependable - Take ownership and deliver. Be loyal to your team and Nimble's mission.
Global Supplier Development Manager
As a Global Supplier Development Manager, a blend of Global Supply Manager and Supplier Development/Quality Engineer your role will entail, but will not be limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
- Own RFx for Strategic Components: Mechanical, Electromechanical Assemblies, Electronics, Processed Metal/Plastics.
- Negotiate Contracts, Agreements, and Terms & Conditions as needed.
- Own piece price and tooling negotiations to ensure Best-in-class pricing.
- Own vendor selection and engineer supply chain to enable optimum cost and highest quality to meet Nimble's business needs.
- Actively monitor global industry trends, technology road maps and partner engineering to identify and mitigate Supply/Demand challenges.
- Manage Supplier relationships and performance including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards and business reviews.
- Engage with engineering on design reviews, technical discussions and DFM to drive decisions from a cost perspective.
- Participate in supplier DFM reviews & guide suppliers in efficient use of poka-yokes, best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.
- Lead cross functional team to manage project timelines, develop/maintain action trackers, schedule to ensure on-time delivery of parts from supplier.
- Communicate key metrics not limited to cost, supply, quality with management teams.
- Develop and lead action plans to mitigate identified risks in the supply base.
- Build and maintain relationships with cross functional teams and influence decisions with stakeholders to support Nimble's goals.
- Drive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for production launch and ensure manufacturing lines meet demand.
- Work with the Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or supply chain management or equivalent experience. Master's degree is a plus.
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain or supplier quality and/or supplier development.
- Understanding of strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills
- Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications, with basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance for components managed.
- Understanding of Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures is preferred.
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), and Run at Rates is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically & internationally with no restrictions on location.
- Must be willing to work significant overtime hours and on weekends as necessary.
Culture:
We embrace challenges and strive to make the impossible possible each day. We're not in this to do what's easy or to be mediocre. We want to create something legendary and leave our mark on the world. We're ambitious, we're gritty, we're humble and we're relentlessly resourceful in pursuit of our goals. If this sounds like you then you might be a great fit!
Press:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210311005117/en/Nimble-®-Robotics-Raises-
https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/11/nimble-robotics-scores-50m-for-its-fulfillment-automation-tech/
https://multichannelmerchant.com/operations/nimble-robotics-takes-in-50m-adds-ai-luminaries/
Nimble Robotics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws.
Nimble's Benefits
Flexible PTO
Enjoy the time you need to travel, rejuvenate, and connect with friends and family.
Health Insurance
Nimble provides medical, dental, and vision insurance through several premier plans and options to support you and your family.
Paid Parental Leave
Enjoy paid bonding time following a birth.
Commuter Benefits
Take the stress out of commuting with access to fully-paid parking spots.
Gym Reimbursement
Nimble offers employees reimbursements to invest in their health and fitness.
Snacks and Drinks
Enjoy unlimited free snacks and drinks in select offices
Referral Bonus
Get a cash bonus for any friend or colleagues that you refer to us that we end up hiring.
401k
Contribute towards a 401k for retirement planning.
Annual Team Retreat
Once or twice a year, join the entire company for a trip to pause work, relax and have fun as a team in destinations like Tahoe and Vegas.
Equity
Be an owner in Nimble through our equity program