Principal Supply Chain Product Engineer

Job Description The Principal Supply Chain Product Engineer is a recognized technical leader responsible for ensuring that products are designed, validated, and manufactured with robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions. This role serves as a key advisor across Product Engineering, Test Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production activities within Manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition from design to high-volume production. The role partners closely with design, quality, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products while optimizing test coverage, yield, and cost. The Principal Supply Chain Product Engineer is a recognized technical leader responsible for ensuring that products are designed, validated, and manufactured with robust, scalable, and cost-effective test solutions. This role serves as a key advisor across Product Engineering, Test Engineering and New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production activities within Manufacturing, ensuring seamless transition from design to high-volume production. The role partners closely with design, quality, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products while optimizing test coverage, yield, and cost. Responsibilities Strategic Product Leadership Define and drive enterprise-level product and test strategies aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and operational goals. Lead NPI readiness and manufacturing ramp strategies to ensure successful product launches. Partner with executive leadership to identify test risks and opportunities that impact business performance. Test Product Engineering & Validation Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing test strategies, including functional, parametric, environmental, and reliability testing. Lead product engineering activities supporting manufacturing, including generating test requirement documents, engineering change implementation, driving root cause analysis and resolution of product related issues in production and field. Optimize test coverage, cycle time, and cost while maintaining product quality and compliance. Oversee test equipment design, validation, calibration, and lifecycle management. Implement advanced test technologies, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and insight. Establish KPIs to test performance monitoring, efficiency and manufacturing readiness. New Product Introduction (NPI) Partner with design to ensure smooth product transfers from development to manufacturing. Establish robust validation processes and pilot builds. Drive readiness reviews, risk assessments, and launch performance tracking. Manufacturing & Operational Excellence Lead test initiatives across manufacturing operations to improve process capability, yield, reliability, and operational efficiency. Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies and test bottlenecks Establish test requirements and validation strategies for new manufacturing processes and technologies. Provide technical leadership during critical manufacturing escalations and quality containment events. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure alignment on product requirements and execution. Support supplier selection and qualification for test equipment and capabilities. Act as a key liaison between engineering and manufacturing teams globally. Complex Problem Solving & Risk Management Lead investigation and resolution of high-impact quality issues affecting manufacturing, suppliers, customers, or field performance. Utilize advanced statistical analysis, structured problem-solving methodologies, and risk assessment techniques to identify root causes and drive sustainable corrective actions. Establish escalation frameworks and risk mitigation strategies for critical quality events. Technical Leadership & Mentorship Serve as a mentor and coach for Product Engineers and cross-functional technical teams. Lead development of test engineering standards, methodologies, and training programs. Influence organizational culture through technical leadership and knowledge sharing. Qualifications 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, product engineering or test engineering roles. Significant experience within electronics, hardware, semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or complex supply chain environments. Proven track record of supporting high volume manufacturing and complex product portfolios. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale test initiatives and cross-functional programs. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline required. Master's degree preferred. Technical Expertise Deep knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM), configuration control, and engineering change processes. Strong expertise in manufacturing test methodologies, test system design, and validation processes. Experience with DFM, DFT, DFR, and reliability engineering principles. Familiarity with automation, data acquisition systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Background in test automation, software-driven testing, and data analytics platforms. Skills & Competencies Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication and executive presentation abilities. Ability to manage complex programs and competing priorities. Track record of successful product launches and manufacturing scale-ups. High level of integrity, accountability, and adaptability. Work Environment & Travel Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments. Travel required (~25%) depending on product lifecycle and location Qualifications Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 - $209,500 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion Short term disability and long term disability Life insurance and AD&D Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 11 paid holidays Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Financial planning and group legal Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC4 About Us Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives. 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