Quality Engineering Technical Leader

The application window is expected to close on: 02/17/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. In this role, you will partner with different functions across the division-such as engineering, product management, and operations-to ensure the products are designed with DFx methodology, customer quality/reliability requirements and meets or exceeds reliability and quality goals at the time of product launch. You will leverage deep technical expertise to develop thorough plans with key milestones and goals, identify and mitigate risks, solve for dependencies, remove impediments, and ensure timely and smooth NPI project launches meeting quality and reliability requirements. Responsibilities Act as quality product manager for a product, ensuring that all quality resources are properly coordinated through the lifecycle. Actively participate on product core teams to ensure lifecycle model adherence, risk mitigation, and quality objectives are met. Drive decisions when difficult tradeoffs must be made; serve as role model for navigating problems with analytical approach. Teach and train others on best practices so that all product and engineering teams run more smoothly. Monitor field product quality and reliability to ensure closed-loop issue resolution and customer satisfaction. Skills Experience leading technical NPI product launches, meeting quality and product reliability requirements Commanding knowledge of telecom/datacom product reliability, quality standard (including Telcordia, IPC, etc) and DFx methodologies Experience with optical transceiver, transceiver subcomponents (RF components such as drivers, TIA; SiPh dies, Lasers, etc) production processes, qualification, DFx and quality issue resolution. Proven ability to communicate technical issues effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders at different levels of the organization Proven ability to create and execute detailed plans accounting for ambiguity, dependencies, and technical complexity in an agile environment Flexibility to adjust plans based on new information without losing a beat Outstanding leadership and negotiation skills in a matrix environment Ability to operate effectively even with only high-level direction Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated self-direction, with a desire both to learn new techniques and teach others Strong attention to detail. Organized and motivated to excel. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Education/Experience B.S or M.S Degree in electrical or optical engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated Project Management Skills. Ability to Identify Risk, Translate Risks into Action, and Drive Actions to Closure. Experience Working with Multi-Functional Design Teams as Part of a Team. Knowledge of Common Quality Analytics Tools. Ability to use MS Office Tools especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated Data Analysis Skills. Demonstrated Knowledge of Design for X (DFx) with focus on Reliability, Quality, Manufacturability, and Repair. Knowledge of Quality Tools, Methods, and Techniques. Lean/Six Sigma Certification preferred. Black Belt Certification a Plus. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the ... (truncated, view full listing at source)