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Staff Supplier Development Engineer

Google· Google Devices & Services / Hardware
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Mountain View, CA, USA$171k - $247kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions and camera systems for Google's consumer hardware; lead technical and manufacturing capabilities from NPI through mass production, driving yield, process optimization, and supplier management.

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.

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.

Skills

Nice to have:Camera module integrationQuality and Statistical toolsCross-functional communicationProject management
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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