Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics (R5480)

Dallas, Texas. Posted 26 months ago

The role

This role supports supplier development for electrical components and PCBA. The engineer audits supplier processes, resolves manufacturing and quality issues, and helps suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements for new products.

What you will do

Audit supplier processes to find improvements to cost, lead-times and quality
Resolve defects and inefficiencies in SMT assembly, including solder paste, placement, reflow and AOI
Run root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as PFMEA
Ensure adherence to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
Conduct on-site supplier quality audits
Assess and improve supplier capabilities
Give technical guidance on part specifications, processes and quality measures
Track supplier delivery, quality and cost metrics and drive improvement plans
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Support new product introduction by making sure suppliers meet quality and delivery requirements

Required qualifications

Hands-on experience with SMT and PCBA
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001
Ability to analyze PCBA drawings and critical features on electronic assemblies
Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers about 50% or more of the time

Nice to have

M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
Problem solving skills including root cause investigation and failure analysis
Leadership experience on a cross-functional project team

Benefits

Bonus
Equity
Benefits package (full-time regular employees)
Temporary benefits package, applicable after 60 days of employment (temporary employees)

Before you apply

All offers are contingent on a cleared background check and possible reference check
Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits
Pay depends on factors such as skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.