The Staff Supplier Development Engineer at Google will be part of a team focused on developing custom silicon solutions for consumer hardware products. This role involves providing critical engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver camera systems. The engineer will serve as the senior technical lead and primary point of contact for cross-functional teams and suppliers. The position emphasizes innovation, quality program execution, and technical risk mitigation throughout the supply chain.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Materials Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in product design, process development, or manufacturing engineering in a New Product Introduction (NPI) role.
• Experience launching high-volume consumer hardware products at Contract Manufacturers (CM) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODM).
• Experience in smartphone-class camera manufacturing, including active alignment, lens fabrication, Voice Coil Motors design, and image sensor integration.

• Drive cross-functional supply chain activities for overall technical operational readiness in all NPI phases leading into mass production.
• Collaborate closely with key hardware component suppliers and module integrators to oversee and optimize camera module manufacturability.
• Engage early in hardware development cycles with product design and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Establish robust Quality Programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans at vendor sites.
• Analyze production line statistics and field return metrics.

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