Senior Camera Module Supplier Development Engineer

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior engineer to lead the technical readiness and manufacturing execution for camera systems in consumer hardware. You will serve as the primary POC for cross-functional teams, suppliers, and module integrators, driving DFMs and risk mitigation from NPI through high-volume production.

You will influence design for manufacturability, establish quality programs, and monitor supplier performance to ensure scalable, high-quality camera modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Materials Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in product design, process development, or manufacturing engineering in an NPI role.
• Experience launching high-volume consumer hardware at CM/ODM.
• Experience in smartphone-class camera manufacturing, including AA, lens fabrication, VCM design, and image sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional supply chain activities for overall technical operational readiness in all NPI phases leading into mass production.
• Collaborate closely with key hardware component suppliers and module integrators to oversee and optimize camera module manufacturability.
• Engage early in hardware development cycles with product design and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Establish robust Quality Programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans at vendor sites.
• Analyze production line statistics and field return metrics.

Skills

NPI experience

Camera hardware

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Quality tools (SPC, Cp/Cpk, Gage R&R, FMEA, DOEs)

Job description

Google is seeking a senior engineer to lead the technical readiness and manufacturing execution for camera systems in consumer hardware. You will serve as the primary POC for cross-functional teams, suppliers, and module integrators, driving DFMs and risk mitigation from NPI through high-volume production.

You will influence design for manufacturability, establish quality programs, and monitor supplier performance to ensure scalable, high-quality camera modules.