Optical Supplier Quality Lead for Cameras & Lenses

Speedrun Talent Network; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Camera & Optics Supplier Quality Engineer to own quality across the camera supply base, including lenses, coatings, actuators, sensors, and modules. You will partner with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Reliability teams to strengthen the optical supplier base for increased volume and quality.

The role emphasizes early design influence, robust quality planning, and proactive risk mitigation across multiple geographies, using advanced test strategies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits of camera module, lens, and coating suppliers.
• Collaborate with Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Image Quality, and Manufacturing Engineers for quality planning and supplier readiness.
• Influence designs via DFM/DFA reviews and tolerance analysis to balance performance, yield, cost.
• Lead supplier qualification activities: FAI, PVT, and manufacturing readiness reviews.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier quality

Image quality mindset

Statistical analysis

Tolerance analysis

DFMEA/PFMEA

Project management

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical/Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering, Physics

Tools

Zemax

Code V

JMP

Minitab

SPC

PPAP

8D

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Camera & Optics Supplier Quality Engineer to own quality across the camera supply base, including lenses, coatings, actuators, sensors, and modules. You will partner with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Reliability teams to strengthen the optical supplier base for increased volume and quality.

The role emphasizes early design influence, robust quality planning, and proactive risk mitigation across multiple geographies, using advanced test strategies and