Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Ōura • San Francisco, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oura is seeking a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join its Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. The role works across Oura Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain, partnering with design teams, process engineers, operations, program managers, and suppliers to develop and ramp new products. The position supports the development of high-quality components and assemblies that are manufacturable and scalable, from concept through high-volume mass production in a complex global supply chain.

The engineer will establish supplier quality systems that enable reliable data collection and analysis for program decisions, and develop strategies for ongoing supply-chain improvement. Responsibilities include planning and implementing measurement methods, control plans, and supply quality processes; supporting NPI builds and production ramp; and acting as a liaison between suppliers and designers to promote a culture of quality.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with three days per week in the office. Domestic and international travel of up to 40% is required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a Supplier Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Process Engineer role.
• Strong background in manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience working with final-assembly factories and mechanical enclosures and/or electronics suppliers.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering for high-volume handheld, wearable, and/or consumer products with high cosmetic standards.
• Experience qualifying and auditing manufacturing processes, including CNC and lathe fabrication, injection molding, and coatings or surface treatments such as anodization, PVD, and soft touch.
• Understanding of quality principles and tools, including GRR, SPC, FA/CA, 8D, FMEA, and DOEs.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles and tools, including DFM, SOP, GD&T, Six Sigma, and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Self-driven problem solver who thrives in demanding, fast-paced environments.
• Highly organized, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely through presentations and written communications such as slide decks and email.
• Ability to establish systems that capture reliable, meaningful data to drive process improvements and enhance product or component design.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
• Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction through development builds, ramp-up, mass production, and steady-state expansion.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, design, and operations teams to advance Oura's quality initiatives.
• Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes, quality systems, and yield-improvement strategies.
• Lead build-readiness reviews, including equipment readiness, process qualification, and post-build quality-data analysis, to support component design and process improvements.
• Identify and communicate design and process risks using data-driven approaches, facilitating discussions and improvements across Oura teams and suppliers.
• Analyze data to establish component specification limits for cosmetic, dimensional, functional, and reliability characteristics, as well as process-control limits.
• Scale suppliers and processes to meet production goals, including yield targets, line capacity (UPH), process capability (CPK), and equipment and headcount requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and lead continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance.
• Plan, develop, and implement measurement methods, control plans, and supply quality engineering processes.
• Collaborate with operations and program managers to plan and execute NPI builds and refine the process and product.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, and mental health resources.
• An Oura Ring and employee discounts for friends and family.
• 20 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, and 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed