Optical Supplier Quality Leader for Cameras & Lenses

Skydio; 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, image sensors, ME parts and modules.

You will collaborate with Product Design, Image Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Reliability, and Quality teams and interface with suppliers to strengthen Skydio's optical supplier base for growing production volume and quality needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years in supplier quality, manufacturing, or product engineering for camera modules, lenses, or optical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience at supplier factories.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits of camera module, lens, and coating suppliers’ quality systems.
• Collaborate with Optical, Electrical, Mechanical, Image Quality, and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure quality planning and supplier readiness.
• Influence camera and lens designs through DFM/DFA reviews and tolerance analysis.
• Lead supplier qualification activities including FAI, PVT, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs for quality, yield, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Own optical end-of-line test strategy at the supplier (MTF/SFR, distortion, etc.).
• Drive thermal imaging module qualification including calibration and thermal performance testing.
• Manage SCARs, 8D investigations, containment actions, and root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace/optical experience

Education

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

Tools

Zemax

JMP

Minitab

PFMEA

DFMEA

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Camera & Optics Supplier Quality Engineer to own quality across the camera supply base, including lenses, coatings, actuators, image sensors, ME parts and modules.

You will collaborate with Product Design, Image Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Reliability, and Quality teams and interface with suppliers to strengthen Skydio's optical supplier base for growing production volume and quality needs.