Supplier Development Engineer, Brittles
Core
Define end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for ceramic, sapphire crystal, and glass components in health wearables, ensuring design intent and operational requirements are met.
Role type
Senior Supplier Development Engineer (Brittle Materials)
Builds
Oura Ring and connected app hardware components
Domain
Consumer electronics / Health wearables / Advanced ceramics and glass manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
brittle material manufacturing processes (CIM, sintering, CNC grinding, lapping/polishing, laser cutting/drilling), failure analysis (fractography), design of experiments (DOE), dimensional capability (Cpk, GD&T), brittle fracture mechanics, supplier management, DFM reviews
Preferred skills
experience with highly cosmetic parts, health wearable devices, PVD/coating adhesion on brittle substrates
Technologies
ceramic injection molding (CIM), sintering, precision CNC grinding, lapping/polishing, edge chamfering, laser cutting/drilling, PVD/coating adhesion
Responsibilities
Define best-in-class processes for brittle components; Partner with Quality and Design Engineers to optimize manufacturing; Drive global suppliers to establish and optimize manufacturing processes; Lead DFM reviews and set acceptance criteria; Develop and document process parameters and secondary-operation requirements; Provide leadership at manufacturing sites during development and production ramp
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC