Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Peak EnergyCalifornia, United States
Posted September 19, 2025
160000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Peak Energy is an American venture specializing in low-cost, giga-scale energy storage solutions for clean, affordable, and reliable power. Led by a team with extensive experience at top-tier companies like Tesla and Northvolt, Peak Energy pioneers the vertical integration of Sodium-Ion Battery Energy Storage systems. By 2025, they plan to deploy these systems in partnership with Independent Power Producers and utilities, complemented by a domestic Giga-Battery-Factory set to launch in 2027. Driven by a commitment to setting performance standards in renewable energy and grid resilience, Peak Energy aims to revolutionize the industry.
Job Description
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 focus on ensuring suppliers meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements for scaling production of next-generation energy storage systems. The SIE will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams to qualify new suppliers, develop scalable processes, and troubleshoot issues in real time. This position is a high-impact role at the center of building a reliable hardware supply chain.
Requirements
- Lead scoping, development and qualification of new suppliers
- Partner with product design, manufacturing engineering, and supplier teams to incorporate DfX feedback
- Collaborate with suppliers to validate manufacturing processes
- Drive first article inspections, process capability studies, and PPAP Documentation
- Identify and drive root cause analysis of non-conformances
- Support capacity planning and yield improvements
- Travel to supplier sites for audits and builds
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software (preferably CATIA)
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes (sheet metal, die casting, injection molding, etc.)
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, Process FMEA, Control Plans, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity
- Passion for renewable energy
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including flexible time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, and equity opportunities.
