Supplier Quality Engineer – Sensors
Overview
Help shape the quality and performance of next-generation sensing systems as a Supplier Quality Engineer – Sensors . This onsite role will partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams, and suppliers to ensure world-class performance across prototype and production programs. You will assess supplier capability, improve manufacturability, support complex sensor and electromechanical assembly development, and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply base.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, driven, energetic, detail-oriented, and team-focused, with the technical expertise to solve challenging supplier and manufacturing quality issues.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience with sensor development, testing, and manufacturing processes, including one or more of the following:
- LiDAR
- Camera systems
- Radar
- Experience manufacturing complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including:
- PCB and PCBA
- Wire harnesses
- Stamping
- Mechanical assembly
- Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience using structured problem-solving techniques, such as:
- Six Sigma
- 8D
- Pareto charts
- Regression analysis
- ANOVA
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Fishbone analysis
- Red-X
- Is/Is Not analysis
- Experience with quality analysis and control tools, including:
- Process flow diagrams
- Process FMEAs
- Process control plans
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Process capability studies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to assess supplier capability and manufacturing readiness
- Ability to manage product and process development activities with suppliers
- Strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Nice to Have Skills
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Experience creating and improving quality systems
- Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949 quality systems
- ASQ certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience in the automotive, aviation, computer, or medical device industries
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred
- 3–6 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing
- Experience supporting prototype and production suppliers
- Background in sensor, electromechanical, optomechanical, or complex assembly manufacturing
Other Requirements
- Work arrangement: Onsite in Fremont, California
- Potential travel outside the United States, including Mexico
- W2 engagement only
- Ability to review supplier quality documentation, provide technical feedback, issue corrective action requests, and support resolution
- Ability to support Manufacturing, Quality, and Vehicle Engineering teams with the analysis and disposition of suspect supplier material
- Ability to drive supplier continuous improvement using quality and lean manufacturing tools
