Minimum qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of technical experience in Hardware Quality, Reliability, Product Engineering, or a similar role focused on Optical or Opto-mechanical Module products.
- 8 years of experience managing quality engineers (e.g., reliability, failure analysis, supplier quality, production quality etc), and leading cross-functional teams to manage quality improvements for failure modes.
- 5 years of technical leadership managing quality strategy, stakeholder management, and executive communication.
- Experience in a customer-facing quality role, managing escalations for technical issues.
- Ability to travel as required.
Preferred qualifications:- Master's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
- 15 years of experience managing end-to-end product quality and reliability in consumer electronics.
- 10 years of team management experience in the consumer electronics space for opto-mechanical modules (e.g., display, camera, LED) and experience building teams and organizations.
- 5 years of experience in engaging with customers, ODMs, module integrators, and component suppliers worldwide and guiding proactive quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience managing and implementing structured problem-solving and quality enhancement methodology including 8D, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)).
About the jobAs an Opto-Mechanical Module Quality Lead, you will own the strategic direction and execution of quality initiatives across the product life-cycle for the modules in XR Glasses, like Display Sub-systems, Camera Modules etc. You will drive Quality and Excellence (Q&E) improvements for the opto-mechanical modules in XR Glasses, shaping long-term strategy, and influencing stakeholders both internally and externally. This role requires technical expertise in opto-mechanical module quality and cross-functional leadership. You will lead a team of quality engineers and collaborate extensively with cross-functional partners in Development (XR Hardware Engineering, Software), Manufacturing and Operations to embed quality into the opto-mechanical module life-cycle for Glasses. In this role, you will manage customer and supplier/partner interactions to drive proactive, exceptional quality.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $236000 - $329000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits
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Responsibilities- Build, and manage a high-performing technical Quality organization, including ensuring the right capabilities are in place to support a complex, innovative opto-mechanical module technology, both internally and at suppliers/partners.
- Develop and own the Opto-Mechanical Module for XR Glasses Quality roadmap and strategic targets, both short-term and long-term, with the cross-functional management team.
- Collaborate with the Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier and Partner teams to guide Design for Quality and ensure built-in quality of the product.
- Manage technical and organizational quality risk management initiatives across the product life-cycle, including managing root cause and reduction in customer return rates.
- Manage customer interactions and collaborate with product engineering, field application, Hardware Engineering and other teams to understand customer issues, facilitate corrective actions and implement lessons learned.
