RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as the technical point of contact, solving emergent challenges at suppliers and mitigating risk to the manufacturing system by addressing high-impact manufacturing and quality challenges Own outsourced parts from cradle to grave by conducting design for manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure manufacturability, industrializing processes, implementing the production part approval process (PPAP), and ramping suppliers to meet required production rates Partner with procurement team to strategically source parts matched with supplier competencies by reviewing and assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) at suppliers Validate supplier corrective actions to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers Lead containment activities, working with cross-functional counterparts on scope, path forward, and ultimate resolution Demonstrate innovation, technical excellence, attention to detail, self-direction and courage Drive for results and customer satisfaction by collaborating with teams, leading projects, and continuously driving improvement in the supply base BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a STEM discipline 1+ years of manufacturing, supply chain, or quality experience (collegiate extracurricular engineering projects such as lab projects, Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly team, competitions, or internships qualify) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to consistently make timely risk-based decisions in an ambiguous environment Master's degree in engineering or business Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000/TS/AS9100/NADCAP) Knowledge of quality processes - production part approval process (PPAP), advanced product quality planning (APQP), first article inspection reports (FAIR), metrology tools and concepts Knowledge of manufacturing processes and demonstrated history of implementing new production lines and process improvements Knowledge of quality tools such as Lean principles, measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches Experience with sharing information and influencing others across organizational lines, internally and externally Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to suppliers, team members and management and to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level Demonstrated capability to think creatively and solve complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team Experience in a fast-paced, iterative design environment within the consumer electronics, mobile handset, medical devices, marine, aerospace, or automotive industries ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed This role is based in Woodinville, WA and must be onsite. ITAR REQUIREMENTS: * To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.