Supplier Industrialization Engineer - PCBA
Core
Spearhead supplier quality, development, and manufacturing excellence for PCBA and Top Level Assembly (TLA) to scale Zipline's autonomous drone logistics system.
Role type
Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer (PCBA/TLA)
Builds
Autonomous drone logistics hardware (PCBA/TLA) for global medical and retail supply delivery
Domain
Aerospace/Logistics + Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
DfM for PCBAs, SMT/through-hole soldering process expertise, supplier audit & qualification, SPC methodologies, root cause analysis (8D/5-Whys), GD&T, APQP/PPAP/PFMEA, data analytics (JMP/Minitab/R), automation implementation
Preferred skills
FPC/FPCA assembly experience, IPC internal auditor certification, automated EOL testing strategy
Technologies
Gerber viewers, JMP, Minitab, R, AOI, ICT, Conformal coating equipment
Responsibilities
Perform DfM on PCBAs and TLA, drive Contract Manufacturers on quality/efficiency, manage field quality failures via SCARs, audit suppliers onsite, deploy SPC methodologies, act as CTQ leadership during NPIs, optimize test/inspection strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC