Sr. Staff Product Quality Engineer

General Information

Descriptions & Requirements

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a detail-oriented and technically proficient engineer with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of product quality. With a strong background in hardware manufacturing, you excel in managing supplier quality and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain. Your expertise spans the manufacturing and fabrication of PCBs, PCBAs, and complex electromechanical assembly. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to achieve excellence in product quality. You possess strong analytical skills, leveraging data to drive decision-making and improvements. Your communication skills are top-notch, enabling you to effectively convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning product quality from concept design through release to production and eventual End of Support phase(s).
• Recommending processes and suppliers based on capability, fit with Synopsys commodity plans, capacity, and total cost of ownership.
• Driving DFx by engaging cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers early in the design cycle for feedback on manufacturability and testability.
• Managing product and process development with suppliers, identifying quality KPIs, and driving metric improvements.
• Establishing, monitoring, and driving quality KPIs at CM’s/suppliers with supporting metrics and publishing quality dashboards.
• Conducting periodic meetings with global CM’s/suppliers to drive quality metrics and resolve quality issues.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Ensuring the highest standards of product quality from design to production.
• Driving supplier selection and development to meet Synopsys’s quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Implementing processes that identify and manage quality excursions in a timely manner.
• Improving manufacturability and testability through early supplier engagement in the design cycle.
• Supporting the development and execution of end-of-line test processes with the Test Engineering team.
• Leading failure analysis and corrective actions for production components and field returns.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years in hardware manufacturing, supplier/product quality, or related field of complex electronics and electro-mechanical products. 
• Strong experience with high layer count PCB and high-density PCBA assembly.
• Experience with high complexity electromechanical system assembly
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical drawings with GD&T.
• Experience managing complex quality/improvement projects at global CM’s/suppliers.

Who You Are:

• Detail-oriented and analytical with a strong focus on quality.
• Excellent communicator, able to convey technical information effectively.
• Collaborative team player, skilled at working cross-functionally.
• Proficient in data analysis and statistical improvement methods.
• Adaptable and capable of managing projects across different time zones.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

Our team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of product quality and reliability. We work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement and excellence in our hardware systems. Our focus is on developing robust processes and managing supplier quality to meet Synopsys’s stringent requirements.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.

In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible for an annual bonus, equity, and other discretionary bonuses. Synopsys offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details on the total rewards package upon request. The base salary range for this role is across the U.S.