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Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electrical

Biofire · Broomfield, CO · 4 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$150k–$180k/yrFull-time

About the role

As a Supplier Industrialization Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer (SIE / SQE) at Biofire, you will fill a high-profile, cross-functional position and play an integral role enabling development and production flow of Biofire’s critical supply base.

You will work in close coordination with Product Engineering, Supply Chain and Production and Suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals.

  • Own and manage the PCB/PCBA category to enable Supplier qualification from Prototype to Volume Production phases;
  • Partner with Product Engineering to support the design development process, provide design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback, and help generate product data (drawings details, BOM information, layouts, test requirements, and part requirements) that leads to supplier quality success;
  • Vet Supplier’s production and quality control capabilities and capacity, factory layouts, subordination supply chains to allow for new part and Supplier combinations to be included on the Approved Vendor List;
  • Own bring up of new Supplier production tooling and lines to ensure materials, processes and tools are capable of meeting product performance, quality and capacity requirements;
  • Own capacity expansion readiness and production ramp at PCB/ PCBA Suppliers.
  • Implement robust end of line (EoL) testing protocols at Suppliers;
  • Deliver predictable PCB / PCBA supply to the development programs, production programs, and manage exceptions/containments/deviations for supplier technical performance, particularly in the development phases;
  • Own the elimination of supplier risk to improve quality and reliability across the product lifecycle;
  • With Supply Chain, drive Supplier quality development processes throughout product development stages through design reviews, supplier process development, testing, and qualification;
  • With Supply Chain, drive overall supplier performance for cost, quality, and on-time delivery;
  • Review supplier processes and capabilities to ensure PCB / PCBA functionality can be tested at Supplier facilities to ensure shipment of conforming product;
  • Prepare, support, and lead Supplier onsite audits and reviews for contract deliverables for quality management and compliance;
  • Implement and lead a Biofire root cause task force and own Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) at Suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment, with specific category technical expertise in PCB / PCBA manufacturing, SMT processing, CAD, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T).
  • Working knowledge of product development methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements such as Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), and quality improvement techniques.
  • Ability to travel to Supplier sites for evaluation / qualification / audit.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive pay, including stock options and benefits.
  • Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits.
  • Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction.
  • Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction.
  • 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays.
  • Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits.

Details of Participation in Benefit Plans

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Location

  • Two location options are available for this role:
  • Colorado (Broomfield HQ) – Primarily on-site: This is a full-time, salaried role based in our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters located between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative, in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, with flexibility to work from home as needed.
  • San Francisco Bay Area - on-site

Eligibility

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000/annual salary + stock options + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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