Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer
About The Position
Oura is seeking a Senior Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join its Supply Chain team in San Francisco, California. Positioned at the intersection of Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain, this role works with design teams and process engineers to develop and ramp new product introduction (NPI) programs, supporting the development of high-quality, manufacturable, and scalable components and assemblies. The engineer will establish supplier quality systems that collect and analyze data for critical program decisions, and develop long-term strategies for continuous improvement across Oura’s supply chain. The role plans, develops, and implements measurement methods, control plans, and other supply quality engineering processes to ensure part and product quality from concept through high-volume production. It also serves as a liaison between suppliers and designers, championing quality for Oura and its customers. The role collaborates with operations and program managers to plan and execute NPI builds and refine products and processes. It requires a strong background in manufacturing processes and design for manufacturing. This is a hybrid position based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with three days per week in the office and domestic and international travel of up to 40%.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in a Supplier Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, or Process Engineer role.
- Strong understanding of mechanical process development and design.
- 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.
- Self-driven problem solver who thrives in demanding, fast-paced environments.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in presentations and writing.
- Ability to establish systems that capture reliable, meaningful data for process improvements and 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 work from the office three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Support NPI 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 to support discussions and improvements across Oura teams and suppliers.
- Analyze and evaluate data to establish component specification limits for cosmetic, dimensional, functional, and reliability requirements, 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.
- Set up supplier quality systems to collect and analyze data for program decision-making.
- Plan, develop, and implement measurement methods, control plans, and supply quality engineering processes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity packages.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health resources.
- An Ōura 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
