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Optical Quality Engineer, Meta Reality Lab
MetaUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026
About the role
In this role, you will ensure the component quality sourced from suppliers can meet the requirements defined by Meta Reality Labs. You will be the quality owner of optical elements such as lens, films, and optical module assembly, from engineering development to mass production, spanning Meta's mixed reality portfolio. You will also work closely with the global quality engineering team, as well as cross functional partners to iteratively evolve the quality requirements build over build, and to secure a smooth ramp up to mass production.
Responsibilities
Working with optics engineering team and purchasing team on the supplier selection
* Risk assessment and qualification for both product and process of Optical component supplier and subassembly level manufacturer
* Quality plan definition, alignment and execution for the suppliers and subassembly level manufacturer which includes PFMEA, control plan, CTQ processes, correlated inspection and testing between suppliers and subassembly level manufacturer, reliability qualification and monitoring plan, quality reporting, traceability etc
* Working with engineering team on process development for the subassembly level part in the development stages
* Process audit and monitoring in suppliers and subassembly level part manufacturer for risk assessment and improvement
* Leading quality problem-solving and yield improvement for individual optical component and subassembly level parts
* Proactive quality monitoring system setup for the purchased optical parts and subassembly level part in contract manufacturer
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in optics, engineering, or relevant field
* At least 8 years hands on working experience with at least 5 years working experience in the fast-paced consumer electronics industry as Optical related quality/process/R&D engineer
* Expert process experience on optical components technology as well as the manufacturing process
* Familiar with DFM (design for manufacture), DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC and sampling plan definition etc
* Fluent English skill
* Can accept frequent travel (Up to 50%) in high pressure scenarios Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
* Certified Quality Engineer, 6sigma black belt
* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
* FATP experience
* VR/AR product/component related experience
* Mandarin Chinese fluency, preferred for direct communication with Asia-based suppliers and quality engineering teams
Responsibilities
Working with optics engineering team and purchasing team on the supplier selection
* Risk assessment and qualification for both product and process of Optical component supplier and subassembly level manufacturer
* Quality plan definition, alignment and execution for the suppliers and subassembly level manufacturer which includes PFMEA, control plan, CTQ processes, correlated inspection and testing between suppliers and subassembly level manufacturer, reliability qualification and monitoring plan, quality reporting, traceability etc
* Working with engineering team on process development for the subassembly level part in the development stages
* Process audit and monitoring in suppliers and subassembly level part manufacturer for risk assessment and improvement
* Leading quality problem-solving and yield improvement for individual optical component and subassembly level parts
* Proactive quality monitoring system setup for the purchased optical parts and subassembly level part in contract manufacturer
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in optics, engineering, or relevant field
* At least 8 years hands on working experience with at least 5 years working experience in the fast-paced consumer electronics industry as Optical related quality/process/R&D engineer
* Expert process experience on optical components technology as well as the manufacturing process
* Familiar with DFM (design for manufacture), DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC and sampling plan definition etc
* Fluent English skill
* Can accept frequent travel (Up to 50%) in high pressure scenarios Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
* Certified Quality Engineer, 6sigma black belt
* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
* FATP experience
* VR/AR product/component related experience
* Mandarin Chinese fluency, preferred for direct communication with Asia-based suppliers and quality engineering teams
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