Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Optical Transceiver Products
Core
Lead Supplier Quality Engineer for optical transceiver products, ensuring supplier capability and product quality from development through sustaining manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (Optical Transceivers)
Builds
Optical transceiver modules for AI clusters, hyperscale data centers, and high-speed optical communications
Domain
Semiconductor/Photonics manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing quality & supplier readiness)
Required skills
Supplier quality strategy, supplier qualification, manufacturing capability assessment, process audits, NPI support, supplier risk management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, optical transceiver architecture, high-speed electronics, optical engines, laser assemblies, photonic components, PCBA manufacturing, SMT assembly, signal integrity, statistical analysis
Preferred skills
Silicon Photonics, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), advanced optical packaging, photonic integration, value engineering, manufacturing optimization
Technologies
Optical transceivers, high-speed electronics, laser assemblies, photonic components, PCBAs, SMT, PCB fabrication
Responsibilities
Own supplier quality strategy for the transceiver product roadmap; Lead supplier qualification, manufacturing capability assessments, and process audits; Partner with Product Engineering and Commodity Management on supplier selection and technology roadmaps; Drive supplier improvement roadmaps and risk mitigation strategies; Support NPI programs including Design Reviews, DFM, First Article Inspection, and production ramp; Act as primary technical quality interface with strategic suppliers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities