Senior Supply Chain Engineer I

Oracle; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off with flexible vacation

Job summary

Oracle in Houston, Texas is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to assess supplier components and ensure they meet quality standards. This role involves collaboration with the design and procurement teams to integrate components into product development processes, supporting quality improvement projects and participating in audits.

The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, product engineering, test development, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Industrial, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical assessments of supplier components.
• Partners with teams to establish qualification criteria.
• Contributes to quality improvement projects.

Skills

Supplier quality engineering

Product engineering

Test development

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level. Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes. Supports the New Product Introduction process by ensuring that components and supplier processes are fully validated and production‑ready before launch. Assists in managing non‑conforming components through processes such as quarantine, rework, and disposition. Contributes to cross‑functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level, including material composition, electrical characteristics, mechanical properties, and long‑term durability.
• Assesses component reliability by analyzing supplier‑provided failure rate data, conducting accelerated life testing, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Partners with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security, and Test Engineering teams to establish qualification criteria, ensuring components meet functional and performance requirements.
• Reviews supplier manufacturing processes, material traceability, and process controls to ensure consistency in component quality and performance.
• Collaborates with suppliers to align on technical specifications, quality expectations, and delivery timelines for critical components.
• Participates in audits of new and existing suppliers, evaluating production capabilities, process controls, and adherence to quality and security management systems.
• Participates in design reviews, providing input on component selection, manufacturability, and supply chain considerations.
• Supports coordination with suppliers to align production plans with project timelines and demand forecasts.
• Assists with pilot production runs to verify that manufacturing processes meet established quality and performance standards.
• Defines and develops the manufacturing testing strategy.
• Participates in quality excursions by conducting root cause analyses (RCA) and recommending corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) within the supply chain.
• Conducts failure analysis on supplier components using analytical techniques (e.g., X‑ray, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electrical testing) to determine failure modes.
• Monitors quality metrics, including yield and defect rates, to identify trends and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborates with Design, Operations, Quality, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment of component strategies with product development goals.
• Acts as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal teams to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution.
• Contributes to cross‑functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.
• Provides technical support during design changes, process optimizations, and supply chain transitions.
• Analyzes and course‑corrects complex problems before escalating hurdles to management.
• Manages and coordinates moderately complex tasks, monitoring timelines and deliverables.
• Efficiently delegates, monitors, and prioritizes work across multiple projects.
• Collaborates across the organization to align on expectations and achieve shared objectives.
• Leverages understanding of business leaders, stakeholders, and customers to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs.
• Supports inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives, ensuring others feel heard and respected.
• Identifies and addresses moderately complex issues by analyzing a wide range of data and information to identify solutions in accordance with standard practices.
• Proactively escalates unresolved or critical issues with a thorough assessment and suggests potential solutions.
• Reviews, contributes to, and documents problem‑solving strategies.
• Pursues learning opportunities to expand knowledge and skills and/or tools in new areas and stays abreast of the latest industry trends and best practices.
• Proactively seeks and leverages ongoing feedback and training to improve skills.
• Coaches and mentors junior team members, fostering continuous learning and knowledge sharing within and across teams.
• Develops ideas, recommends updates, and collaborates on the implementation of process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across teams.
• Solicits feedback from others on ideas for alternative approaches and methods for continued improvement.
• Contributes to the talent development pipeline by participating in candidate interviews, assessing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, product engineering, test development, software development, sourcing engineering, or component engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off with flexible vacation for salaried employees and standard accrual for hourly employees; 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave and paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Disclaimer

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Career Level

IC4