Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Lumilens builds the photonics infrastructure behind AI supercomputing, from chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines. As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will manage the end-to-end quality relationship with the component supply base, from requirement definition through ongoing performance governance, ensuring the quality and reliability of inbound components.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and systems engineers to turn product specs into component-level quality, reliability and performance requirements
• Define and maintain supplier quality agreements, control plans and acceptance test criteria for each component category
• Specify incoming quality inspection and statistical sampling plans for high-volume components
• Lead supplier qualification audits (process, quality system and product) and first-article approval workflows for new components and engineering changes
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and reliability data before production release
• Maintain approved vendor lists, supplier scorecards (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and real-time quality dashboards on yield, escape rates and field returns
• Run quarterly business reviews with key suppliers, monitor PCNs and PDNs, and lead 8D/DMAIC corrective actions and failure analysis
• Escalate systemic supplier quality risks to program management, operations and executive leadership

Required profile

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Materials Science or a related field
• 7+ years in supplier quality or component engineering in photonics, semiconductors or high-speed electronics
• Experience with active optical components (lasers, detectors, drivers, TIAs)
• Demonstrated supplier audit experience (ISO 9001, TS16949 or equivalent)
• Ability to read electro-optical and RF datasheets and qualification reports

Required skills

• FMEA, SPC, 8D, MSA, GR&R, PPAP/AQPD
• Cross-functional communication and supplier negotiation

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance and professional development and certification support
• Access to cutting-edge technology and cloud platforms
• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment

The position is onsite, with possible quarterly off-site meetings or travel, occasional overtime and flexibility in working hours.