Job Summary
The role focuses on managing supplier quality and reliability for OEM networking hardware. This involves utilizing field data and validation techniques to assess risks, enhance fleet availability, and optimize total ownership costs. The position serves as the leader for supplier root cause investigations, corrective actions, KPI monitoring, new product introduction (NPI) readiness, and audits, collaborating closely with engineering and network operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee supplier quality and reliability processes for OEM networking hardware.
- Analyze field data and employ validation methods to pinpoint risks and enhance hardware availability.
- Facilitate supplier root cause analyses and implement corrective measures.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance.
- Ensure readiness for new product introductions through effective collaboration.
- Conduct audits with engineering and network operations teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- A minimum of two years of experience in supplier quality, reliability, or hardware quality engineering, specifically in networking, server, or data center fields.
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing and OEM suppliers.
- Proven ability in cross-functional root cause analysis and leadership.
- Preferred: Master’s degree and knowledge of networking systems and network operating systems.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or SQL is a plus.
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