[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Meta Platforms jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Meta Platforms · Shanghai, China # Supplier Development Engineer, Robotics Shanghai, China Operations Listed on Meta Platforms’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Meta Platforms’s careers site →](https://www.metacareers.com/jobs/951518494648733/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Meta Platforms](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/) / Supplier Development Engineer, Robotics ## Job description Meta's Robotics Supplier Development Engineering team is looking for a Supplier Development Engineer to join our growing team. The Supplier Development Engineering team sits at the critical juncture between innovative product design and scalable, high-volume manufacturing — bridging upstream development (product design, material selection) and downstream integration (FATP). You will take ownership of the technical and operational complexities of ramping robotics products from prototype through mass production. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Meta's next-generation robotics hardware gets built at scale. You'll work hands-on with suppliers, develop manufacturing processes, drive quality systems, and collaborate deeply with Hardware, Industrial Design, Process, Sourcing, FATP Operations. ## Responsibilities ### Manufacturing Process Development Develop optimized, scalable manufacturing processes for robotics components and modules — from component-level DFM through process bring-up and line qualification at supplier sites ### Quality Engineering Define quality characterization, inspection methodologies (FAI/CPK, MSA, OQC/IPQC/IQC), and qualification standards; oversee module qualification processes and production readiness gate execution ### Tooling & Fixture Development Develop end-to-end process strategies and fixture/process bring-up solutions that provide a clear path to mass production ### Supplier Technical Management Assess supplier capabilities, equipment readiness, and scalability; contribute to supplier capability scorecards and drive vendor capability development ### Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Provide early DFM feedback to Product Design and Industrial Design teams, identify manufacturing process risks before architecture lock, and ensure design intent is preserved through production ### Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Reliability, TPM, and Strategic Sourcing teams across all phases of the product development lifecycle ### Issue Resolution Debug manufacturing issues (yield, cosmetics, dimensions) at supplier sites from NPI through ramp; identify root causes and implement corrective actions, leverage AI to ensure preventive measures are in place ## Qualifications BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or extensive experience in related field - 10+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering in a hardware product environment Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, die casting, sheet metal fabrication, surface finishing (painting, anodization, coating), or PCBA assembly - Demonstrated ability to drive DFM, process optimization, and quality improvement at supplier sites Experience with GD&T, statistical process control (SPC/CPK), and measurement system analysis (MSA) - Strong understanding of NPI lifecycle from prototype (EVT/DVT/PVT) through mass production ramp - Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting cosmetic and functional coating defects Experience managing multiple suppliers and/or multiple projects Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25–40%) to supplier sites Experience managing multi-supplier programs and driving process standardization across vendors - Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies - Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) - Proficiency with metrology equipment and inspection methodologies (CMM, optical measurement, CT scanning) Experience with FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis methodologies - Familiarity with electromechanical assemblies (motors, actuators, cable assemblies) Background in supplier qualification, audit, and capability assessment (SPOR/RFI evaluation) Experience in robotics, consumer electronics, automotive, or medical device manufacturing Experience managing multiple concurrent NPI programs, including milestone tracking, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination - Knowledge of advanced surface finishing processes (CMF, softgoods, functional coatings) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Shanghai, China[Apply on Meta Platforms’s careers site →](https://www.metacareers.com/jobs/951518494648733/) ## More jobs at Meta Platforms ### [Optical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/6f061b8214bfaca6fe6e/) Shanghai, China ### [Display & Optics Commercial Lead - Strategic Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/683d073cd45c7b6a7242/) Shanghai, China ### [AI Systems Engineer, Hardware Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/e01241baec851761065f/) Remote, US ### [AI/HPC Network Performance Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/5e3230b62298cd91c095/) Menlo Park, CA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Supplier development engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/86427df84a61f3bd80ce/) ABB · Beijing, China ### [Sr. Supplier Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/9662e028217bf663235b/) Eaton · Pyungtaeksi, KOR ### [Senior Supplier Development & Quality Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/863d804d5be61ed79a1a/) Eaton · Shanghai, Shanghaï, CHN ### [Supplier Development/Project Engineer (NPI) – Machining Processes](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/67d585808980c40c0a75/) Siemens Energy ### [Kurim Supplier Development Engineer 623 664 34](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/35c90e8207cde5813ea9/) TE Connectivity OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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