Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Job Title

Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Peak Energy

Burlingame, CA

Supply Chain

SIE, Group Manager Karan Bhansali

Full-time

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium‑Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium‑Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt‑level innovation at world‑class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence.

We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

Peak Energy is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE) to drive the readiness, ramp, and ongoing performance of key manufacturing partners and component suppliers. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that critical suppliers can meet our technical, quality, and delivery requirements as we scale production of our next‑generation energy storage systems. You’ll work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams to qualify new suppliers, develop scalable production processes, and troubleshoot issues in real time.

• Lead scoping, development and qualification of new suppliers through quality management system assessments and audits
• Partner with product design, manufacturing engineering and supplier teams to ensure DfX feedback is incorporated early into product and process design. Own supplier readiness milestones as part of NPI and production ramp plans
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and validate manufacturing processes, production lines, test procedures, and in‑line quality controls
• Drive first article inspections, process capability studies, and PPAP documentation as needed for new components and manufacturing processes
• Identify and drive root‑cause analysis of non‑conformances and subsequent implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Support capacity planning and yield improvements to ensure suppliers can meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Travel to supplier sites as needed for audits, builds, and joint problem‑solving (expected ~20–30%)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent technical field), or demonstrated excellence in one of the above fields through industry experience
• 4–8 years of experience in supplier industrialization, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or a similar role
• Hands‑on experience ramping production of complex electromechanical products, preferably in energy, automotive, aerospace, or contract manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably CATIA) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., sheet metal stamping and forming, die casting, injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, PCBA, wire harness assembly, electromechanical assembly, etc.)
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, Process FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis and other industrialization tools
• Strong communication and project management skills; ability to align internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers to solve technical and operational issues
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and bring structure to fast‑changing environments
• Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, and driving positive environmental impact through technology innovation
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

• Experience working with international suppliers or contract manufacturers
• Knowledge of high‑voltage battery systems in the automotive, aerospace or renewable energy industry
• Familiarity with PLM (e.g., 3D Experience), ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite), and quality documentation systems
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000, with actual pay varying based on…