Staff Supplier Quality Engineer PCB/PCBA
Core
Lead supplier quality engineering for PCB/PCBA and electronics manufacturing to ensure robust quality planning, manufacturability, and reliability for autonomous drone systems.
Role type
Staff Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics/PCB)
Builds
High-reliability electromechanical drone systems for utility, first responder, and defense markets
Domain
Aerospace/Robotics + Electronics Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier assessment and on-site auditing, Quality planning (PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP), Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure analysis, Component qualification, IPC standards knowledge, Technical documentation interpretation (schematics, Gerber files), Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Experience in high-volume consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, or robotics; Knowledge of SMT processes, AOI, SPI, ICT, X-ray inspection; Familiarity with E-Verify
Technologies
PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D, SPC, DOE, AOI, SPI, ICT, X-ray inspection
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits for PCB/PCBA suppliers; Partner with engineering teams on quality planning and manufacturability; Drive supplier qualification activities (FAI, PVT); Lead supplier quality planning across product phases; Manage SCARs and containment actions; Develop supplier scorecards and KPIs; Analyze manufacturing and field quality data to mitigate risks
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence