Component Engineer 4

Cynet Systems•Sunnyvale, CA

About The Position

This role supports New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, quality, and manufacturability. The position involves early-stage material procurement, supplier engagement, technical readiness assessments, and execution of prototype and development builds. Key responsibilities include communicating technical requirements, reviewing non-conforming materials, investigating supplier quality issues, and driving corrective actions. The role also supports supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness, while partnering with suppliers to enhance process capability and quality.

Requirements

5+ years of experience.
Understanding of manufacturing processes for mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components.
Ability to identify process risks, failure modes, and opportunities for improvement.
Knowledge of material traceability requirements, including tracing supplier lots through inspection and production.
Expertise in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical components, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

New Product Introduction (NPI).
Supplier Engagement.
Technical Readiness Assessment.
Variance Requests (VRs).
First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Root Cause Analysis.
Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
Material Traceability.
Process Validation.
Mechanical Engineering.
Electrical Engineering.
Electromechanical Components.

Responsibilities

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by working with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, quality, and manufacturability.
Support early-stage material procurement activities, including supplier engagement, technical readiness assessments, and execution of prototype and development builds.
Communicate technical requirements, specifications, drawings, quality expectations, and inspection requirements to suppliers.
Review and disposition non-conforming materials through Variance Requests (VRs), utilizing technical judgment and risk-based decision making.
Review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection methods, measurement systems, fixtures, and tooling to ensure compliance with requirements.
Investigate supplier quality and manufacturing issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to effective closure.
Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness activities.
Partner with suppliers to improve process capability, quality, manufacturability, and inspection effectiveness.
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues and support product launches.
Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations effectively to suppliers and internal stakeholders.