Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Camera

Skydio

. Own quality across the camera supply base, including lenses, coatings, actuators, image sensors, mechanical parts, and assembled modules .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $219,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management and optical engineering, with a strong focus on camera module and lens manufacturing processes. Proficient in quality assurance methodologies, supplier assessments, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product readiness and compliance.

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Supplier Quality ManagementCamera Module ManufacturingOptical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisStatistical Tolerance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Supplier AssessmentsProcess ValidationDFM/DFA ReviewsPFMEAControl PlansImage Quality MetricsOptical SimulationFailure AnalysisStatistical Process ControlGage R&R

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

ZemaxCode VJMPMinitab

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma

Industry Keywords

Consumer ElectronicsAutomotiveAerospaceRoboticsOptical Assemblies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own quality across the camera supply base, including lenses, coatings, actuators, image sensors, mechanical parts, and assembled modules
Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits covering quality systems, cleanliness, particle controls, process capability, metrology capability, and production readiness
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, image quality, supply chain, reliability, and quality teams throughout hardware product development
Influence camera and lens designs through DFM/DFA reviews, opto-mechanical and statistical tolerance analysis, and design risk assessment
Drive supplier qualification activities including process audits, FAI, PVT, and manufacturing readiness reviews
Lead supplier quality planning through prototype, pre-production, and mass production using control plans, PFMEAs, process validations, calibration strategy, and outgoing quality strategies
Own supplier optical end-of-line test strategy, including MTF/SFR, distortion, field curvature and tilt, relative illumination, stray light, flare and ghosting, shading, defective pixels, particle, and cosmetic criteria
Drive quality and manufacturing readiness for thermal imaging modules, including calibration and module-level integration
Manage SCARs, 8D investigations, containment actions, and root cause analysis
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs for quality, yield, reliability, and responsiveness
Analyze factory and field quality data to identify trends and mitigate supplier risks
Validate that corrective actions for design or process changes are sustainable across affected lines, tools, and sites
Recommend alternative materials, adhesives, coatings, or process approaches
Collaborate with suppliers to implement inspection, test, and process-control methodologies for optically critical dimensions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years in supplier quality, manufacturing, or product engineering for camera modules, lenses, or optical assemblies, including hands-on experience at supplier factories
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Experience developing, qualifying, and managing camera and optics suppliers across multiple geographies
Experience in high-volume, high-complexity consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, robotics, or similar industries
Deep knowledge of camera module and lens manufacturing
Familiarity with injection molding, glass lens fabrication, AR/IR coating deposition, barrel assembly, active alignment, adhesive cure, dispensing, sensor attach, wire bond or flip chip, VCM and actuator assembly, and optical end-of-line test
In-depth knowledge of image sensors, ISP behavior, and image quality metrics
Familiarity with optical simulation and analysis tools such as Zemax or Code V
Working knowledge of thermal imaging systems, including uncooled infrared sensors, infrared optics and materials, NETD, responsivity, NUC, bad-pixel correction, gain and dynamic-range calibration, thermal drift, and temperature effects on image quality
Experience interpreting optical prescriptions, opto-mechanical drawings, GD&T, ISO 10110 notation, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation
Proficiency with PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, process capability, Gage R&R, and DOE
Comfort with JMP or Minitab, Monte Carlo, and statistical tolerance stack-ups
Experience with component qualification, supplier process validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis
Availability for 20–30% domestic and international travel, including short-notice supplier and contract-manufacturer visits
Six Sigma background valued; DFSS experience highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan