Staff Hardware Engineer, Supplier Quality, Hardware System Integration
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Process, or Hardware Engineering within the server high-volume electronics industry.
- 6 years of experience working in a technical environment.
- 3 years of experience in technical leadership.
- Experience in advanced quality tools: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Six Sigma, or Failure Analysis techniques.
- Ability to travel internationally for high-priority quality escalations and advanced process audits.
Preferred qualifications:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience supporting hardware quality for cloud infrastructure products (e.g., GDC, Outposts) deployed in customer or edge environments.
- Experience with data mining, advanced statistical modeling, or machine learning for predictive quality/reliability forecasting.
- Experience implementing advanced continuous improvement programs (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma Black Belt) focused on supplier process capability and cost of quality.
- Experience with failure analysis and qualification of key GDC hardware components (servers, networking, storage).
About the job
Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.In this role, you will empower Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) by building an intelligent, scalable, and resilient supply chain through trusted global partnerships that accelerate hardware deployment. You will lead sourcing strategy for OEM hardware and system integration partners while driving supplier quality maturity across the supply base, defining quality standards and preventing systemic defects in critical components to ensure seamless, reliable GDC infrastructure operations globally.The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Responsibilities
- Define and Execute the GDC Supplier Quality strategy, leading all NPI Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) and Design for Quality (DFQ) reviews.
- Drive Process Maturity across the supply base by performing technical deep dives and implementing Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems.
- Lead Systemic Issue Resolution as the technical authority for failures, managing the full Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) cycle.
- Govern Supplier Performance through advanced KPIs, managing quality handbooks, and approving critical Process Change Notifications (PCN).
- Mitigate Supply Chain Risk and ensure complete regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 9001) for all GDC hardware deployments.
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