Cisco · 1 day ago
Leader, Manufacturing Quality Engineering
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$187K/yr - $237K/yrCisco is a leader in data and infrastructure solutions, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineering Leader to join their central Quality team. This role involves leading Cisco's global manufacturing quality strategy, ensuring product excellence, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality across the manufacturing lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Lead and continuously improve Cisco’s manufacturing quality program, aligning strategy with corporate and customer expectations
Oversee manufacturing partners and vendors through audits, performance management, and robust corrective-action execution
Drive root-cause investigations, FMEA utilization, and systemic corrective actions to prevent recurring issues and quality escapes
Ensure manufacturing line readiness and quality for NPIs, site transitions, and ongoing operations while governing QMS processes
Partner across engineering and operations to integrate quality insights into product design, deploy best practices, and enhance factory monitoring through advanced data and analytics
Lead analysis of customer returns and drive root-cause investigations to improve product quality across the lifecycle
Apply statistical methods, engineering tools, and structured problem-solving to ensure products and processes meet quality standards
Partner with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare and present clear technical reports, data summaries, and quality insights to stakeholders
Role requires up to 25% international travel to supplier and manufacturing partner sites; prior experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners is required
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be local to the San Francisco Bay area, as this is a hybrid role
Lead analysis of customer returns and drive root-cause investigations to improve product quality across the lifecycle
Apply statistical methods, engineering tools, and structured problem-solving to ensure products and processes meet quality standards
Partner with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Prepare and present clear technical reports, data summaries, and quality insights to stakeholders
Role requires up to 25% international travel to supplier and manufacturing partner sites; prior experience managing cross-functional teams and external partners is required
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
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Chuck Robbins
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