Director, Electrical Modules Quality

ŌURA

Director of Electrical Modules Quality at Ōura, establishing and leading the Core Technology Quality function in a hybrid role. Focused on technical authority in electrical quality across NPI programs.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $226,100 - $266,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and grow the Core Tech Quality team: Establish and lead the Core Technology Quality function, recruiting and developing a team of SMEs across batteries, PWBA/SMT, and EE components and modules.
Drive deep technical quality ownership: Serve as the primary technical authority on battery, PWBA/SMT, EE component, and EE module quality, owning failure analysis, corrective actions, and qualification strategies across NPI programs from EVT through PVT and into mass production.
Define component and material quality standards: Define and enforce quality standards, test methods, and acceptance criteria for batteries, SMT assemblies, and EE components and modules across the supply chain.
Champion quality in NPI: Partner closely with Hardware R&D, Process Engineering, and NPI teams to identify and mitigate design and process risks early — with a focus on electrical (battery, PWBA, EE components/modules) failure modes.
Lead FA/CA for Core Technology domains: Lead comprehensive Failure Analysis (FA) on battery, PWBA, EE component, and EE module failures; drive root cause identification and implement robust Corrective Actions (CA) through Design of Experiments (DOEs) and Product Release Qualifications (PRQs).
Manage supplier quality for core technology components: Set up and manage supplier quality systems at battery, PWBA, and EE component/module suppliers, ensuring reliable data collection, process controls, and accountability for quality deliverables.
Monitor and improve production quality and yield: Ensure yield bridging from NPI to mass production for electrical and materials-related quality metrics, proactively addressing process marginalities and quality alerts that impact product performance.
Establish quality control parameters: Establish quality control parameters including component specification limits (functional, dimensional, cosmetic, reliability) and critical process control limits for electrical components.
Influence design and process improvements: Influence design and process decisions through data-driven analysis, clearly communicating technical risk and quality trade-offs to Hardware, Supply Chain, and senior leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12+ years of experience in a Supplier, Manufacturing, or Product Quality/Reliability Engineering role, with at least 6 years of people management experience
Deep hands-on expertise in battery quality and/or PWBA/SMT quality engineering in a high-volume consumer electronics environment — this is a non-negotiable technical foundation for the role; additional experience with EE components and EE modules is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading Failure Analysis (FA) and Corrective Actions (CA) programs, including DOEs and PRQs
Proven experience establishing and managing quality systems at suppliers (QMS), including IQC/IPQC/OQC controls, sampling plans, and process audits
Expert knowledge of quality engineering principles and tools including GRR, SPC, 8D, FMEA, and DOEs
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and tools such as DFM, GD&T, Six Sigma, and LEAN methodologies
Demonstrated experience with Engineering Change Control (ECR/ECN) processes
Strong communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical data and present it clearly to all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
Self-driven and eager problem solver who thrives in demanding, quick-paced environments
Well-organized and able to clearly communicate complex issues through slide decks and written communication
BS in Engineering (Electrical, Materials Science, Mechanical, or a related field) is required; advanced degree is a plus
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

battery quality engineeringPWBA quality engineeringSMT quality engineeringFailure Analysis (FA)Corrective Actions (CA)Design of Experiments (DOE)Product Release Qualifications (PRQ)quality management systems (QMS)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsproblem solvingorganizational skillsdata synthesispresentation skillsleadershipteam managementinfluencingcollaborationself-driven

Certifications

BS in Engineeringadvanced degree in Engineering