Senior Suppler Quality Engineer PCB/PCBA
Core
Lead supplier quality planning and management for PCB/PCBA and electronics manufacturing to ensure robust quality, reliability, and manufacturability for autonomous drone systems.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics/PCB)
Builds
High-reliability electromechanical drone systems for utility, first responder, and defense markets
Domain
Aerospace/Robotics + Electronics Manufacturing (PCB/PCBA)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier quality planning, 8D/root cause analysis, PFMEA/DFMEA, SPC, DOE, component qualification, failure analysis, IPC standards knowledge, electrical schematic interpretation, Gerber file review, SMT process knowledge, audit management
Preferred skills
Experience in consumer electronics, automotive, or robotics; FAA Part 107 certification
Technologies
AOI, SPI, ICT, flying probe, X-ray inspection, SMT assembly, PCB fabrication
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits for PCB/PCBA suppliers; Drive supplier qualification activities including FAI and PVT; Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and containment actions; Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs; Analyze manufacturing and field quality data to identify trends; Collaborate with suppliers to implement robust inspection and test methodologies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC