Radio Frequency (RF) Supplier Quality Engineering
Core
Senior Manager leading supplier engineering for PCBA and RF Power Systems, ensuring manufacturing processes and products meet quality standards through audits, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
Role type
Senior Manager, Supplier Quality Engineering (RF/PCBA)
Builds
Semiconductor equipment manufacturing processes and test systems
Domain
Semiconductor equipment manufacturing, RF systems, Quality Engineering
Required skills
Electrical and RF systems engineering, Physics of Failure methodologies, root cause analysis, supplier audit and assessment, project management, statistical process control (SPC, Cpk, DOE), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), industry standards knowledge (IPC, ISO, IEEE)
Preferred skills
High Power RF environments (1-60 MHz), ASQ certifications (CRE, CQE, CSSGB, Green Belt), electrical measurement equipment expertise (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes)
Technologies
Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DMM, LCR, Hi-Pot/Ground Bond Testers, Function Generators
Responsibilities
Lead team in applying Electrical and RF systems expertise to resolve complex technical and quality challenges; manage supplier engineering projects and serve as primary point of contact; travel to supplier locations to oversee audits and investigations; collaborate on supply chain strategies; manage critical supplier escalations; drive supplier development and continuous improvement; function as strategic technical liaison between suppliers and internal teams.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership