Component Engineers - Mechanical Components

at Alarm.com

Taipei/Taoyuan/Hsinchu, Taiwan

Summary

Alarm.com is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Component Engineer for mechanical components to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management of mechanical components, including plastic injection molded parts, metal stamped parts, and die cast component, from early-stage design engagement through mass production and end-of-life. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between engineering, supply chain & quality, ensuring that those mechanical components meet performance, reliability, cost & manufacturability requirements.

Duties to be Performed

Component Engineering

Serve as the technical subject matter expert for plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and die casting components across all product lines.
Partner with mechanical design engineers during the concept & design phase to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC) guidance.
Define and maintain component specifications, drawings, tolerances, material requirements, and acceptance criteria.
Lead and support tooling development, including mold design reviews, tool trials, and First Article Inspections (FAI).
Evaluate and approve engineering change requests (ECN or ECR/ECO) affecting mechanical components.
Drive component qualification activities including dimensional inspection, material testing, functional validation, and environmental testing.
Maintain a component library and Approved Vendor List (AVL) for all managed component categories.

Vendor Management

Identify, onboard, and manage a portfolio of suppliers for plastic injection molding, metal stamping, and die casting.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact between the company and component suppliers.
Negotiate technical requirements, lead times, tooling ownership, and pricing in collaboration with the operations team.
Manage supplier relationships proactively to ensure continuity of supply, responsiveness, and alignment with company roadmaps.
Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to track performance metrics, address issues, and align on capacity planning.
Maintain and update AVL based on ongoing performance and strategic sourcing decisions in conjuction with the operations team.

Vendor Capability Assessment

Conduct thorough technical audits and capability assessments of new and existing suppliers by evaluating:
Manufacturing process capabilities (injection molding tonnage, stamping press capacity, die casting alloy expertise, etc.)
Tooling design and maintenance capabilities
Metrology and inspection equipment (CMM, optical comparators, etc.)
Process controls, SPC implementation, and statistical capability (Cpk/Ppk)
Material traceability and compliance (RoHS, REACH, etc.)
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and capability matrices to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Identify capability gaps and work with suppliers on improvement roadmaps.
Assess supplier capacity against current and forecasted demand to mitigate supply risk.

Supplier Quality Assurance

Assess and ensure incoming quality standards, inspection plans, and Acceptance Quality Levels (AQL) for all mechanical components at Alarm.com's manufacturing partner's factories.
Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP ) or equivalent qualification processes for new components and tooling changes.
Investigate and drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Actions & Preventive Actions (CAPA) for supplier-related quality escapes and field failures.
Collaborate with the manufacturing quality team to monitor incoming inspection data, track defect trends, and drive continuous improvement at suppliers.
Support product reliability and failure analysis activities related to mechanical components.
Ensure supplier compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and Alarm.com's quality requirements.

Qualifications for the Position

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.