Staff Supplier Development Engineer
- linkCopy link
- emailEmail a friend
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in product design, process development, or manufacturing engineering in a New Product Introduction (NPI) role.
- Experience launching high-volume consumer hardware products at Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM).
- Experience in smartphone-class camera manufacturing, including active alignment (AA), lens fabrication, Voice Coil Motors (VCM) design, and image sensor integration.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience developing camera module integration processes, optical testing systems (MTF calibration), and cosmetic inspection standards.
- Demonstrated bottom-line project management experience, including complex data handling, product documentation, risk mitigation, and technical critical decision-making.
- Working knowledge of Quality and Statistical tools (e.g., Statistical Process Control, Cp/Cpk studies, Gage R&R, FMEA, and DOEs) to drive systematic improvements.
- Ability to exhibit high innovation, professional integrity, and meticulous attention-to-detail under tight launch timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage complex cross-functional stakeholders and convey technical risks to executive leadership.
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.In this role, you will provide critical engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver camera systems for Google’s consumer hardware.
You will serve as the senior technical lead and primary Point of Contact (POC) for cross-functional teams, tier-1 camera suppliers, module integrators, and key component vendors. You will drive technical operational readiness, early Design for Manufacturing (DFM) engagements, and quality program execution from New Product Introduction (NPI) phases through high-volume Mass Production and lead yield improvement initiatives, process optimization, supplier performance reporting, and technical risk mitigation across the supply chain.Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Our Devices and Services team combines the best of Google AI, Software, and Hardware to create radically helpful experiences for users. We research, design, and develop new technologies and hardware to make our user's interaction with computing faster, seamless, and more powerful. Whether finding new ways to capture and sense the world around us, advancing form factors, or improving interaction methods, the Devices and Services team is making people's lives better through technology.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Drive cross-functional supply chain activities for overall technical operational readiness in all NPI phases leading into mass production.
- Collaborate closely with key hardware component suppliers (image sensors, lenses, voice coil motors - VCMs) and module integrators to oversee and optimize camera module manufacturability.
- Engage early in hardware development cycles with product design and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Establish robust Quality Programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans at vendor sites.
- Analyze production line statistics and field return metrics.
Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right.