Senior Supply Chain Engineer (Linux, Manufacturing Process Development)
HackajobSenior Supply Chain EngineerThe Senior Supply Chain Engineer is the on-site Product Engineer for an Oracle product at our Contract Manufacturer in Houston. The role turns product and supply-chain requirements into robust mass-production test execution and provides rapid factory support.OCI operates at global scale, where reliable factory execution and disciplined product-quality controls directly
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support customer commitments. This role owns bringing new products into production and sustaining quality with an external manufacturing partner.Org: Conducts technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level. Works closely with design and procurement teams to execute tasks related to integrating supplier components into product development. Executes tasks within the New Product Introduction process to ensure components and supplier processes meet production requirements. Manages non-conforming components through defined processes such as sorting, labeling, and documentation. Participates in cross-functional projects by executing defined tasks aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing costs, and improving supply chain performance.ResponsibilitiesTeam ResponsibilitiesDefine mass-production test approaches for an assigned product during NPI.Monitor external-manufacturer execution and adherence to Oracle production, quality, and security standards.Analyze product and supply-chain information, including Linux-accessible connection, configuration, and test data.Support local production, triage issues, collect evidence, and coordinate work with external-manufacturer and remote PE partners.Execute supplier/component assessments, NPI tasks, audits, RCA/CAPA activities, and continuous-improvement work.Team QualificationsExperience in product, manufacturing, supply-chain, test, quality, or supplier engineering.Working knowledge of NPI, factory process controls, and mass-production operations.Ability to analyze technical and manufacturing data; basic Linux command-line familiarity.Experience collaborating with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal engineering or procurement partners.Clear communication, independent prioritization, and sound escalation judgment in time-sensitive production environments.Org ResponsibilitiesSelect and Qualify Components: Conducts technical assessments of supplier components at varying degrees of complexity and integration level including evaluating material composition, electrical characteristics, mechanical properties, and durability. Conducts standard or moderately complex analysis of component reliability by gathering data, conducting tests, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Works with Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Security, and Test Engineering teams to execute defined component qualification efforts. Reviews supplier manufacturing processes to understand quality assurance practices and contribute to quality assessments.Supplier Engagement: Manages specific aspects of supplier relationships by providing technical input and ensuring adherence to performance and quality requirements. Executes assigned elements of audits of new and existing suppliers, focusing on production capabilities, process controls, and quality and security standards compliance. Develops technical insights on supplier processes and contributes to improvement initiatives. Works closely with design and procurement teams to execute tasks related to integrating supplier components into product development.New Product Introduction: Executes tasks within the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure components and supplier processes meet production requirements. Participates in design reviews to provide insights on component selection, manufacturability, and supplier capabilities. Coordinates with suppliers on specific production tasks to align with project timelines and demand forecasts. Assists with tasks during pilot production runs by preparing materials, co