Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Photonics & Optical Packaging

Nice to Have

• Experience with PICs, lasers, modulators, detectors, or co-packaged optics. • Familiarity with Telcordia / JEDEC reliability testing for optical components. • Experience supporting production ramps for high-volume optical products.
• Success Metrics • Stable optical yield and parametric performance across suppliers. • On-time supplier readiness for photonics production ramps. • Reduced quality escapes and effective CAPA closure. • Sustained supply continuity and customer confidence.
• What We're Looking For Role Readiness and Scope At this level, the Supplier Quality Engineer is expected to enter the role with the foundational skills and prior experience necessary to independently execute core supplier quality responsibilities.
• The individual applies established quality principles, tools, and processes to assigned suppliers or components, operating within defined frameworks while exercising sound judgment.
• Success at this level is demonstrated through consistent execution, effective issue resolution, and reliable delivery of quality outcomes.
• Progression to the next level is distinguished by expanded scope, increased autonomy, stronger technical judgment, and broader influence across suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Prior Experience Required for Day‑1 Effectiveness Individuals at this level typically bring prior experience that includes: Ownership of supplier qualification or onboarding activities, including audits, process reviews, and sample approvals Execution of supplier issue resolution, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure Support of manufacturing ramps or sustaining quality in production environments Participation in supplier change management activities such as PCNs, deviations, or re‑qualification efforts Cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to address quality risks Autonomy Executes assigned work independently within established processes and guidelines Requires limited oversight for standard supplier quality activities Appropriately escalates risks that exceed defined scope or authority The next level demonstrates proactive ownership, defines strategy, and operates with minimal direction across broader scope Management Responsibility Individual contributor role with no formal people management responsibility May provide informal guidance or mentoring to junior engineers or technicians The next level may include formal people leadership, supplier portfolio ownership, or program‑level leadership responsibilities Technical Aptitude and Tools Working proficiency in quality tools and methods, including SPC, yield analysis, Pareto analysis, 5‑Why, Fishbone, and 8D/CAPA Ability to review and interpret control plans, inspection plans, and basic process capability data Familiarity with quality systems, supplier audits, and traceability requirements The next level demonstrates deeper technical expertise, anticipates failure modes, and shapes quality strategy and standards Communication and Influence Communicates effectively with suppliers and internal manufacturing and engineering teams Presents data‑driven findings, risks, and recommendations in operational forums Participates in cross‑functional reviews as a subject‑matter contributor The next level consistently influences decisions, presents to senior stakeholders, and is regularly involved in program‑level decision‑making forums Level Differentiation Summary This level is characterized by solid execution, independence in core responsibilities, and effective collaboration.
• Advancement to the next level is marked by broader ownership, proactive risk anticipation, strategic influence, and leadership beyond assigned tasks.
• Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us.
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• Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
• This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law.
• Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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