Reliability Engineer

About the Team

The Hardware team at Worldcoin is responsible for all aspects of driving the engineering and manufacturing of world-class hardware devices reaching billions of people. We work cross-functionally with our industrial design, optics, software, growth, and finance teams to define product requirements and execute on development.

About the Opportunity:

Supplier industrialization engineers interface with our contract manufacturer and other vendors to ensure quality, verification, and validation of the design and tooled components as part of the manufacturing line development process.

In this role you will:

• Develop, manage, audit, improve and correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification
• Provide leadership for New Product Introduction (NPI) process at component suppliers as well as module integrators and contract manufacturers
• Plan, organize, direct and conduct industrialization related activities within the supply chain team.
• Lead supplier improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
• Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between suppliers and internal Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams.
• Be responsible for conducting supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet Worldcoin component performance, delivery, and reliability expectations.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional design and quality team members to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
• Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high quality products.
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are robust, sustainable, and implemented for similar potential concerns across manufacturing lines and/or suppliers.
• Provide input on new or alternative materials for improved design, manufacturability, or cost reduction.
• Travel internationally to support engineering and production builds as well as to audit suppliers
• Perform other duties as needed

About You:

• BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering or evidence of experience and exceptional ability
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP processes
• In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection
• Possess demonstrable leadership abilities
• Previous experience managing safety critical parts
• Ability to communicate and direct supplier activities at the management level
• Proven results in meeting customer requirements and expectations
• Ability to define and execute a project using project management techniques
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers, peers and other functional areas
• Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. Must be familiar with SPC and data analysis