Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer
Core
Leading inspection of manufacturing and work instruction processes, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for space hardware products including solar arrays and PCB assemblies.
Role type
Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer (Quality & Inspection)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems for space infrastructure and on-orbit mobility.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (inspection & quality assurance)
Required skills
Solar array workmanship inspection (AIAA S-111A/S-112A), PCB assembly inspection (IPC-A-610/J-STD-001), automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray analysis, nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, supplier audit management, AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance, ERP/MES systems proficiency
Preferred skills
Aerospace/defense manufacturing experience, IPC-7711/7721 rework certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, conformal coating/potting inspection, DCMA/government source inspection support
Technologies
AOI, SPI, X-ray, Microscopy, SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Perform solar array and PCB workmanship inspections; develop and maintain inspection procedures and acceptance criteria; oversee first article and final acceptance testing; investigate and disposition nonconforming hardware; collaborate with design engineering on DFM/DFA; support supplier quality activities and audits; deliver workmanship training; drive continuous improvement to reduce defect rates.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC