Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Electro-Optic Components

Google; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Components to own the quality, reliability, and qualification of electro-optic components powering next-gen module tech and wearables. Collaborate with design teams, Global Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive supplier quality management and rigorous QC strategies.

You will lead component qualification, supplier technical capability, and qualification programs, ensuring alignment with quality specifications and industry standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in supplier quality engineering, quality management, or advanced manufacturing focused on electronic and optoelectronic components.
• Experience managing CM/ODM, conducting on-site factory audits, design/process review, and implementing quality control plans and DFMEAs.
• Experience driving 8D root cause analysis and corrective actions with component vendors.
• Ability to travel to international supplier sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality assessment, audit, evaluation, selection, and qualification for critical opto-mechanical and electronic components (e.g., optical lenses, waveguides, sensors, ICs).
• Define, establish, and enforce IQC/OQC requirements, product specification, MSA/GR&R, and COC standards with suppliers.
• Drive supplier non-conformance management, material containment, and RCCA for component-level manufacturing and reliability failures.
• Review and approve PCNs, ECNs, and NCRs, assessing cross-functional quality risks.
• Partner with design, manufacturing and reliability teams for DFMEA/PFMEA reviews, Cp/Cpk studies, and reliability test reviews.

Skills

5 years experience

CM/ODM management

8D RCCA expertise

international travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics or equivalent

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Components to own the quality, reliability, and qualification of electro-optic components powering next-gen module tech and wearables. Collaborate with design teams, Global Supply Chain, and suppliers to drive supplier quality management and rigorous QC strategies.

You will lead component qualification, supplier technical capability, and qualification programs, ensuring alignment with quality specifications and industry standards across