Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology
At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.
Tarana is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to establish a vendor control process and provide timely reports to the MFG team.
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer with strong project management, people management, and communication skills will have a hands-on approach to leading the development and implementation of the supplier qualification and monitoring process. The ideal candidate for this position possesses a positive, team-first attitude, leads by example, enjoys sharing knowledge to advance the team, and is willing to learn and master new technologies. The individual will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers, develop and implement quality plans for suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive improvement initiatives to meet or exceed quality targets.
- Review and feedback on vendor DFM and inspection plans
- Review first article inspection reports
- Work with the supplier to resolve quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained a supplier quality index, utilizing statistical control programs to assure that only high-quality vendors are retained.
- Developed and implemented a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelors degree in science or engineering field is required
- 5-10+ years of experience in quality systems for device hardware manufacturing
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process and quality systems principles
- Proven experience with process validation, root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge and hands-on experience implementing quality systems in contract manufacturing environments
- Prior experience working with manufacturing partners, including process transfer between plants
- Prior wireless and RF experience preferred
- Ability to build and encourage a culture of teamwork
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation and Benefits: What we offer:
We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.
The salary range for this position is: $130,000 to $175,000
Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.
Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option.
Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.
About Us
Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable, and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India. Learn more at www.taranawireless.com.