The Supplier Quality Engineer for Thermals at Google will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of thermal hardware solutions. This role involves collaborating with suppliers, hardware designers, and manufacturing teams to implement best practices throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer will lead quality and reliability initiatives, drive continuous improvements, and perform root cause failure analysis. This position is crucial for maintaining high standards in Google's custom silicon solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a thermal-related equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in thermal technology and manufacturing processes.
• 5 years of experience in quality/reliability and thermal technology.
• Experience in statistical product quality control, process capability, reliability, failure analysis, and process improvement.

• Collaborate with hardware design, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to develop and deploy Supplier Quality Engineering best practices throughout the product life-cycle.
• Influence product roadmaps and architectural decisions by providing data-driven insights on hardware quality and reliability.
• Represent Supplier Quality Engineering in executive reviews, cross-functional forums, and direct supplier leadership engagements.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure Google is protected from a quality and reliability perspective.
• Establish quality programs and process controls in suppliers for early issue detection and prevent quality/reliability escapes.

• Employees at Google are often offered benefits like comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible work arrangements, among other benefits.