Senior CMF Quality Engineer

ŌURA

. Support New Product Introduction through development builds, ramp-up, mass production, and steady-state expansion, focusing on CMF surfaces and finishes .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $172,550 - $203,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineering and CMF/Surface Finishing Engineering, with a strong focus on quality systems, process control, and data-driven risk management. Proficient in color science and surface treatment processes, ensuring high cosmetic standards in consumer products.

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Supplier Manufacturing Quality EngineeringCMF/Surface Finishing EngineeringColor Science and ColorimetryQuality Systems DevelopmentProcess Control and Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Coatings and Surface TreatmentsPVD and AnodizationElectroplatingLaser Texturing/EchingSoft-Touch CoatingsFMEA and DOEsSPC and GRRAdhesion TestingThermal Shock TestingLean Manufacturing Principles

Soft Skills

Communication of Complex ConceptsContinuous Improvement InitiativesData-Driven Decision Making

Industry Keywords

High Volume ManufacturingConsumer ProductsMechanical EnclosuresFinal Assembly FactoriesCosmetic Standards

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support New Product Introduction through development builds, ramp-up, mass production, and steady-state expansion, focusing on CMF surfaces and finishes
Translate CMF Design direction into manufacturable, scalable, quality-controlled production processes
Own and maintain master color/material standards, golden samples, and build units throughout product development
Develop and implement quality systems, control plans, and measurement methods for coatings and surface treatments
Lead CMF quality build-readiness reviews, including equipment readiness, process qualification, and post-build cosmetic and finish data analysis
Identify and communicate CMF-specific process risks using data-driven approaches
Establish cosmetic and finish specification limits and corresponding process control limits
Review color and finish targets, schedules, and sample status with CMF Designers and process engineers
Scale suppliers and processes to meet production goals, yield targets, line capacity, process capability, equipment, and headcount requirements
Conduct supplier audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives for CMF performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in Supplier Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Process Engineering, or CMF/Surface Finishing Engineering
Direct exposure to coatings, platings, or surface treatment processes
Experience working with final assembly factories and mechanical enclosures and/or electronics suppliers
Experience in supplier quality engineering in high volume handheld/wearable and/or consumer products with high cosmetic standards
Experience qualifying and auditing PVD, anodization, electroplating, laser texturing/etching, soft-touch/soft-feel coatings, and painting
Deep knowledge of color science, colorimetry, spectrophotometry, Delta-E, and gloss/sheen measurement
Knowledge of GRR, SPC, FA/CA, 8D, FMEA, DOEs, adhesion/tape-pull testing per ASTM D3359, salt spray/corrosion resistance, abrasion and wear resistance, and thermal shock testing
Understanding of DFM, SOP, GD&T, Six Sigma, and LEAN manufacturing principles
Ability to manage physical samples, master standards, and documentation across concurrent programs
Ability to communicate complex CMF and quality concepts to designers, engineers, and manufacturing partners
Ability to establish systems that capture reliable and meaningful data
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Ōura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave