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Waymo · 3 days ago
Supplier Development Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $238K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Evaluate potential suppliers for their manufacturing and quality capabilities based on project needs.
Conduct 3D model and 2D drawing reviews with Engineering and suppliers to assess Design for Manufacturability.
Identify supplier equipment, fixture, and tooling needs and drive implementation schedules.
Review progress of development activities at supplier locations and serve as point of escalation for manufacturing processes.
Drive OK2X deliverables in new product introduction phases and provide on-site support.
Work with Global Supply Managers to assess supplier readiness and identify potential execution issues.
Develop and execute Quality Control Plans and establish PPAPs to validate supplier production capability.
Evaluate supplier dimensional measurement, functional test results, and validation test data.
Investigate, correct, and monitor ongoing improvement of product quality issues at suppliers.
Qualification
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Required
8+ years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering and/or Supplier Quality Engineering role in the consumer electronics or automotive/transportation manufacturing arena, supporting new product launches from a manufacturing, tooling, quality, or product development perspective.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical Engineering.
Ability to work independently, identifying and addressing problems with appropriate priority.
Comprehensive knowledge of high/low volume manufacturing processes for vehicle related components such as fascias, cosmetic covers, painting, and plastic/stamped/cast structural components.
Experience with a variety of component manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, metal casting, metal stamping and forming, CNC machining, weldments, and light manual assembly.
Strong skills leading the 7D problem solving processes: problem definition, containment, occurrence/escape root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action planning and execution.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20%-40% of the time.
Preferred
Strong working experience with IATF 16949 5 Core Tools (APQP/PPAP/FMEA/MSA/SPC).
Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Interpretation of design drawings/GD&T, schematics, and cosmetic standards for inspection criteria.
Strong experience with manufacturing as well as supply chain techniques and processes such as supplier audits, new product introductions, product life cycles, manufacturing engineering, first article inspection, technical documentation, etc.
Demonstrates excellent problem solving & communication skills while working alone and in large teams.
Experience working with component manufacturers and suppliers on multiple continents.
Benefits
Health and wellness: Our people are at the heart of everything we do. At Waymo, you can enjoy top-notch medical, dental and vision insurance, mental wellness support, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), a Health Saving Account (HSA), and special wellness programs.
Financial wellness: Your financial peace of mind is important to us. At Waymo, we offer a great compensation package, bonus opportunities, equity, a generous 401(k) plan, 1-on-1 financial coaching, a 529 College Savings Plan and lots of other perks and employee discounts.
Flexibility and time off: Take the time you need to relax and recharge. Enjoy the flexibility to work from another location for four weeks per year. We support an on-site or hybrid work model and offer remote working opportunities, paid time off, bereavement, sick, and parental leave.
Supporting families: When it comes to growing your family or caring for your loved ones, you have our support. Enhanced leave options include paid parental leave (birthing parent gets 24 weeks of paid leave with up to 4 weeks of additional leave before their due date, and non-birthing parent gets 18 weeks of paid leave), and 20 days of subsidized backup childcare or adult/elder care.. Access to fertility care or adoption support as you grow your family.
Community and personal development: At Waymo, you'll find a range of opportunities to grow. We offer education reimbursement, personal and professional development, mentorship, and other ways to connect through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), other internal groups, and even time off to volunteer.
Cool perks: Access to Google offices, cafes, wellness centers, massages, and so much more. To support your wellbeing at home, you can enjoy at-home fitness and cooking classes, and more.
Company
Waymo
Waymo improves transportation by developing self-driving technology developed in Google’s labs. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Waymo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (204)
2022 (316)
2021 (320)
2020 (305)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.5B2021-06-16Private Equity· $2.5B
2020-05-12Private Equity· $750M
2020-03-02Series Unknown· $2.25B
Leadership Team
John Krafcik
CEO
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Journals
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