Senior Level Industrialization Engineer Jobs
Senior level industrialization engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of product launch strategy, process ownership, and the cross-functional teams that drive manufacturing readiness from development through full production. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Form Energy, Aptar, and MYTra hiring at this level now.
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The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for strategic technical leaders to drive the quality and reliability of our vehicle programs. As a Lead Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality Engineer, you are an advanced individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for the complete supplier quality lifecycle, from initial sourcing to ongoing business management. You act as a leader with minimal manager input, taking direct ownership of the most critical and highest-risk suppliers to ensure a seamless production ramp.
In this role, you lead the resolution of complex manufacturing issues and partner with cross-functional leadership to drive systemic change across the organization. You are responsible for identifying and mitigating high-impact risks, serving as a technical mentor, and providing the expert-level analysis necessary to influence critical sourcing and design decisions. We are looking for an expert who can drive accountability with suppliers at the executive level and advocate for the team’s needs in major program reviews.
This position is based onsite in Plymouth, Michigan with a 50–75% primarily domestic travel requirement and reports to the Sr. Manager - Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality.
Supplier Management: Own the complete "Cradle to Grave" supplier quality lifecycle to ensure seamless production ramps. Manage critical CL0 and CL1 suppliers, resolving failures to mitigate risks or delays.Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: Lead the breaking down of complex problems and datasets to derive meaningful, actionable results. Apply standard, robust problem-solving tools to address systemic issues across the supply base.
Technical Skills: Lead high-complexity APQP/PPAP projects impacting major program milestones. Optimize supplier quality KPIs to predict and prevent future failures, aligning project efforts with long-term goals.
Organizational Influence & Outreach: Act as a key advisor to program leadership, presenting and defending strategic recommendations in high-stakes forums. Drive systemic cross-functional change using first principles to persuade other functions to adopt new processes.
Direction: Operate as a leader with minimal manager input, holding accountability for the performance of suppliers and cross-functional teams. Act instinctively to manage and prioritize complex workloads in high-pressure situations.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant supplier development experience.Domain Expertise: Full understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle and experience managing high-risk supplier portfolios.
Commodity-Specific Experience:
Experience in Cold/Hot stamping, sheet-metal forming, fixture-based assembly, MIG welding, robotic welding, manual welding, e-coat interfaces, and final assembly processes.
Evaluate fixture datum strategies, clamping, weld-gun access, poka-yoke, dimensional capability, and repeatability.
Drive controls for weld defects, dimensional variation, distortion, missing welds, spatter, undercut, porosity, burn-through, and rework.
Technical Skills: Primary owner of the business case and execution for significant process improvement initiatives.
Communication: Interpreter of information who can facilitate productive conversations and gain buy-in for a clear vision.
Execution: Expert analysis and recommendations directly influence critical sourcing decisions and capital investments.
Operational Style: Operates as a leader with minimal manager input, holding accountability for the performance of suppliers/cross-functional teams; navigates high-pressure situations by reaching beyond defined scope to solve problems.
Travel Requirements: Regular primarily domestic travel is a core part of this role, expected to average between 50–75%.
The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for strategic technical leaders to drive the quality and reliability of our vehicle programs. As a Lead Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality Engineer, you are an advanced individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for the complete supplier quality lifecycle, from initial sourcing to ongoing business management. You act as a leader with minimal manager input, taking direct ownership of the most critical and highest-risk suppliers to ensure a seamless production ramp.
In this role, you lead the resolution of complex manufacturing issues and partner with cross-functional leadership to drive systemic change across the organization. You are responsible for identifying and mitigating high-impact risks, serving as a technical mentor, and providing the expert-level analysis necessary to influence critical sourcing and design decisions. We are looking for an expert who can drive accountability with suppliers at the executive level and advocate for the team’s needs in major program reviews.
This position is based onsite in Plymouth, Michigan with a 50–75% primarily domestic travel requirement and reports to the Sr. Manager - Supplier Development, Industrialization & Quality.
Supplier Management: Own the complete "Cradle to Grave" supplier quality lifecycle to ensure seamless production ramps. Manage critical CL0 and CL1 suppliers, resolving failures to mitigate risks or delays.Problem-Solving and Risk Mitigation: Lead the breaking down of complex problems and datasets to derive meaningful, actionable results. Apply standard, robust problem-solving tools to address systemic issues across the supply base.
Technical Skills: Lead high-complexity APQP/PPAP projects impacting major program milestones. Optimize supplier quality KPIs to predict and prevent future failures, aligning project efforts with long-term goals.
Organizational Influence & Outreach: Act as a key advisor to program leadership, presenting and defending strategic recommendations in high-stakes forums. Drive systemic cross-functional change using first principles to persuade other functions to adopt new processes.
Direction: Operate as a leader with minimal manager input, holding accountability for the performance of suppliers and cross-functional teams. Act instinctively to manage and prioritize complex workloads in high-pressure situations.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant supplier development experience.Domain Expertise: Full understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle and experience managing high-risk supplier portfolios.
Commodity-Specific Experience:
Experience in Cold/Hot stamping, sheet-metal forming, fixture-based assembly, MIG welding, robotic welding, manual welding, e-coat interfaces, and final assembly processes.
Evaluate fixture datum strategies, clamping, weld-gun access, poka-yoke, dimensional capability, and repeatability.
Drive controls for weld defects, dimensional variation, distortion, missing welds, spatter, undercut, porosity, burn-through, and rework.
Technical Skills: Primary owner of the business case and execution for significant process improvement initiatives.
Communication: Interpreter of information who can facilitate productive conversations and gain buy-in for a clear vision.
Execution: Expert analysis and recommendations directly influence critical sourcing decisions and capital investments.
Operational Style: Operates as a leader with minimal manager input, holding accountability for the performance of suppliers/cross-functional teams; navigates high-pressure situations by reaching beyond defined scope to solve problems.
Travel Requirements: Regular primarily domestic travel is a core part of this role, expected to average between 50–75%.
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Senior Level Industrialization Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level industrialization engineer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for engineers who have led industrialization projects end-to-end, not just supported them. Demonstrating ownership of NPI cycles, design-for-manufacturability decisions, and cross-functional alignment with supply chain and quality teams carries the most weight. Candidates who can show they've resolved production-launch failures and mentored junior engineers stand out consistently.
Which companies hire senior level industrialization engineers?
Companies hiring senior level industrialization engineers right now include Form Energy, Aptar, and MYTra, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers scaling new product lines, defense and aerospace primes, and medical device companies where process validation and regulatory readiness require deep technical ownership.
Are there remote senior level industrialization engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability at this level is more selective than in purely digital roles. About 40% of senior level industrialization engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at companies where some on-site presence is needed during launch phases or tooling qualifications.
What makes a industrialization engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and accountability rather than task execution. These engineers own the industrialization strategy for a product or platform, make final calls on process design and tooling, and are responsible for on-time production readiness. They also serve as the technical authority for junior engineers and are expected to influence decisions upstream in product development.
Which industries hire the most senior level industrialization engineers?
Senior Level industrialization engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage complex, high-stakes production launches where experienced engineers with deep process knowledge directly reduce cost, risk, and time to full-rate production.