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ŌURA

Supplier Development Engineer

ŌURA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Our mission at

Oura

is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We\'ve helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles. Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. We are looking for a

Supplier Development Engineer

based in

San Francisco, CA

who will provide end-to-end manufacturing and process solutions for key design features in

Oura 's new and sustaining products. This includes manufacturing process development and capability, selection and qualification of manufacturing equipment, new supplier bring up, automation development, and process technology R&D. This is a hybrid role; the candidate should be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the San Francisco office 2-3 days per week. Responsibilities

Define best-in-class processes to meet all Oura design and operational requirements Partner with Quality Engineers, Material Engineers, and Product Designers to optimize product design and manufacturing processes for cost, cosmetics, and reliability Identify, research, develop, and qualify equipment manufacturers and suppliers in support of Oura\'s hardware development goals Use data to drive process decisions and influence product and industrial design, including part tolerances and specifications Drive suppliers globally to establish and optimize manufacturing processes for Oura\'s mechanical components, ensuring best-in-class quality and resolving production issues Develop and document processes, parameters, consumables and secondary operation requirements to meet defined specifications Work with Sourcing Managers to define and establish supply chain requirements utilizing selected equipment and manufacturing partners Provide leadership and support at manufacturing sites during development and production ramp Work with engineering and other cross-functional teams to drive issues to resolution Requirements

5+ years of direct experience working in a mechanical manufacturing environment as a Supplier Development Engineer or equivalent Experience working with global suppliers to establish & qualify manufacturing processes from NPI to Mass Production Experience conducting Design For Manufacturing (DFM) reviews, identifying potential risks before build start Ability to analyze failure modes and identify process or design root causes Work with quality engineering to apply quality controls, qualify manufacturing lines, conduct dimensional capability analysis, and establish cosmetic specifications Ability to apply design of experiments (DOE) to drive and validate corrective actions Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, fixture design and fabrication, qualification procedures Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills Effective communication of challenges to leadership and cross-functional partners Ability to travel internationally, up to 25% of the time Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and challenge the status quo Experience with highly cosmetic parts or health wearable devices is a plus Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on location. This is subject to change based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, location, peer equity, and market conditions. Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care status, race, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process and to perform essential job functions. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!

We have been alerted to scammers posing as Oura recruiters. Our jobs are listed on the Oura Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. To all recruitment agencies:

Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Oura employees. Oura is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Engineering and Information Technology Industries

Consumer Electronics

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