Supplier Quality Engineer (I, II, Senior I, Senior II) - PCBA
Core
Ensure quality requirements for procured PCBA parts, services, and processes; act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and suppliers to translate technical requirements into specifications and drive supplier improvement.
Role type
Supplier Quality Engineer (PCBA)
Builds
Rocket Lab's Electron rockets and satellite programs
Domain
Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, 8D/A3 root cause analysis, PPAP/APQP/PFMEA/Control Plan knowledge, MRP/ERP systems proficiency, statistical quality methods (SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA)
Preferred skills
PCB/PCBA electronics-specific knowledge (SMT, wave soldering, ENIG/HASL), IPC standards fluency (A-600, A-610, 7711/21), failure analysis techniques (SEM/EDS, cross-sectioning), NADCAP Electronics accreditation experience, AS9100 quality management systems familiarity
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Power BI, MRP/ERP systems
Responsibilities
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies; conduct DFM reviews; author and flow down specifications; scope advanced depaneling and inspection technologies; drive root cause resolution and implement changes; create and disposition Nonconformance tickets; lead containment activities
Seniority
Entry to Senior (I, II, Senior I, Senior II)
