Supplier Quality Engineer – Optical Components
Core
Drive supplier quality excellence for optical components supporting next-generation AI clusters, hyperscale cloud data centers, coherent optical communications, and advanced photonic technologies.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Optical Components)
Builds
Optical components for AI networking, coherent optics, and advanced photonic solutions
Domain
High-technology manufacturing / Optical engineering / Photonic devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing readiness & quality)
Required skills
Optical component manufacturing expertise, precision assembly processes, supplier qualification, process validation, NPI support, statistical process control, FMEA, MSA, problem-solving methodologies
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, supplier development, risk management
Technologies
Fiber optics, passive optical components, precision optics, optical assemblies, photonic devices, active alignment, passive alignment, laser welding, adhesive bonding, fiber polishing, precision machining, ceramic manufacturing, optical metrology
Responsibilities
Lead supplier qualification, manufacturing capability assessments, and process audits; Develop supplier improvement roadmaps for quality, yield, and process capability; Partner with engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness; Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives with strategic suppliers; Support production ramp, manufacturing transfers, and capacity expansion projects; Utilize supplier quality metrics and statistical analysis to improve product quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
