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Supplier Quality Specialist - PCBA (R6587)

Seattle, WashingtonFull-time2026-11-10

Core

Manage supplier quality for PCBA components, conducting audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to ensure mission readiness and product quality.

Role type

Supplier Quality Specialist (PCBA)

Builds

PCBA supply base resilience and product quality

Domain

Aerospace and Defense

Required skills

supplier qualification, risk assessment, supplier audits, source inspections, AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, fishbone), PPAP, First Article Inspection, ITAR/EAR/DFARS knowledge, ERP/MRP systems

Preferred skills

IPC-620 certification, J-STD-001 certification, PCB/PCBA fabrication/inspection experience, ASQ CQE/CQM certification, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, complex electromechanical hardware qualification

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier qualification, risk assessments, periodic performance reviews, supplier audits, and source inspections; Ensure supplier compliance with quality management and regulatory requirements; Escalate quality risks and manage SCARs and recovery efforts; Partner with cross-functional teams on producibility and process capability; Advance supplier-quality processes and data analytics

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC