Senior Supply Chain Engineer I

Archer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Component Engineer in Houston, TX to conduct detailed assessments of supplier components and collaborate with design, procurement, and QA teams to ensure production-ready components for new products. You will support NPI activities, influence supplier selections, and contribute to quality improvements across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include qualifying components, reviewing processes, and guiding design changes to meet manufacturability and reliability goals while

Qualifications

• Performs detailed technical assessments of supplier components across complexity and integration levels.
• Partners with Quality, Supply Chain Security and Test Engineering to set qualification criteria.
• Reviews supplier processes, material traceability and controls for consistency in quality.

Responsibilities

• Select and qualify components through assessments of material, electrical, mechanical and durability aspects.
• Collaborate with design and procurement to integrate components into product development.
• Define and improve assembly and test processes for suppliers.
• Participate in NPI to ensure components and processes are validated for production.

Skills

Technical assessments

Supplier collaboration

NPI involvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional liaison

Tools

X-ray

SEM

Electrical testing

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Oracle to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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 like quarantine, rework, and disposition. Contributes to cross-functional projects aimed at improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Select And Qualify Components

• 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.

Supplier Engagement

• 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.
• Collaborates with design and procurement teams to integrate supplier components into product development processes.
• Provides input on supplier development initiatives to enhance process efficiency, yield, and quality.
• Defines and continuously improves the assembly and test process for suppliers throughout the product lifecycle.

New Product Introduction

• Supports the New Product Introduction (NPI) process by ensuring that components and supplier processes are fully validated and production-ready before launch.
• 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.

Failure Analysis

• Participates in quality excursions by conducting root cause analyses (RCA) and by 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.
• Assists in managing non-conforming components through processes like quarantine, rework, and dispositions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Planning & Execution

• Manages and coordinates moderately complex tasks, monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensure timely completion and adherence to requirements for a moderately-sized project or initiative.
• Efficiently delegates, monitors, and prioritizes work across multiple projects, providing technical oversight and adjusting plans to address shifts in resources or timelines.

Collaboration & Partnership

• Collaborates across the organization to align on expectations and achieve shared objectives.
• Leverages understanding of business leaders, stakeholders, and/or customers to ensure proposed solutions meet their needs.
• Supports inclusivity by actively seeking and listening to diverse perspectives, ensuring others feel heard and respected.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and addresses moderately complex issues by analyzing a wide range of data and/or 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.

Continuous Learning

• 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.

Continuous Improvement

• Develops ideas, recommends updates, and/or collaborates on the implementation of process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of processes, protocols, and workflows across teams, and evaluates the impact on key stakeholders.
• Solicits feedback from others on ideas for alternative approaches and methods for continued improvement.

Performance And Development

• Contributes to the talent development pipeline by participating in candidate interviews, assessing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.

Qualifications

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.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short term disability and long term disability
• 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: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4