Join NVIDIA's dynamic SQE team as a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, playing a pivotal role in elevating the quality of our advanced boards and networking switch products. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners, developing and implementing robust quality programs for PCBAs, system boards, and networking switches. You will champion NVIDIA's supplier quality interests, working in tandem with internal engineering and operations to enhance product quality, reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and overall supplier performance.

This role involves close collaboration with hardware engineering, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, product quality engineering, operations, and commodity management to foster a culture of continuous improvement. A key aspect of your responsibilities will be to meticulously monitor and report on supplier quality metrics, driving essential corrective and preventive actions to maintain our high standards.

Lead comprehensive supplier quality initiatives throughout the entire product lifecycle, from readiness and NPI to qualification, production ramp, and sustaining phases, for PCBAs, system boards, and networking switch products.

Partner with engineering teams to conduct thorough investigations and resolve board- and system-level failures, encompassing electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and component-related challenges.

Spearhead failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions using proven problem-solving methodologies.

Conduct supplier and manufacturing process audits to ensure adherence to NVIDIA's stringent quality requirements and industry best practices.

Monitor supplier quality performance through key metrics and statistical analysis, identifying areas for enhancement and driving proactive quality improvement programs.

Collaborate with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes, boost yields, minimize defects, reinforce process controls, and elevate overall product quality.

A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, coupled with 8+ years of progressive experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or the electronics sector.

Possess expert knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes, including SMT, reflow, soldering, inspection, and assembly.

Demonstrate a strong command of electronics manufacturing principles, component quality standards, workmanship requirements, and effective process controls.

Exhibit in-depth understanding of quality and reliability concepts, such as qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis techniques.

Familiarity with board- and component-level failure analysis tools and methodologies, including X-ray, cross-sectioning, D&P, thermal analysis, and electrical fault isolation.

Proven experience in supplier quality management, alongside proficiency in problem-solving frameworks like 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, and SPC.

Track record of leading supplier corrective actions and root-cause investigations for both manufacturing and field-related quality concerns.

Capability to analyze quality and manufacturing data, discern trends, and implement impactful improvement strategies.

Exhibit self-motivation, dedication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are essential.