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Supplier Development Engineer, Brittles

Ōura
Location
Hybrid - San Francisco, California
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Supply Chain
Salary
$151,300 - $203,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment as a Supplier Development Engineer or equivalent role
  • 2+ years focused on brittle materials
  • Experience driving global suppliers to establish brittle-material manufacturing processes
  • Hands-on knowledge of ceramic, sapphire crystal, and glass manufacturing processes
  • Understanding of brittle fracture mechanics and relevant strength/reliability testing
  • Ability to travel internationally, up to ~15% of the time
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with ceramics, sapphire crystal, or glass on highly cosmetic parts or health wearable devices
What the job really is

The Supplier Development Engineer at Oura will focus on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for brittle materials such as ceramic, sapphire crystal, and glass used in new hardware products. This role involves collaboration with various engineering teams to ensure design intent is met, driving global suppliers to establish manufacturing capabilities, and addressing production issues related to brittle materials. The position requires hands-on experience in mechanical manufacturing and a strong understanding of brittle fracture mechanics.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, but a range is provided based on location and experience
  • Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 2+ days per week
  • Role involves significant collaboration with cross-functional teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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