PCB Supplier

Sapsol Technologies Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsol Technologies Inc. seeks an onsite consultant to ensure successful PCBA production and delivery from a strategic supplier. You will monitor production, enforce quality, manage supplier performance, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to meet delivery commitments.

You will liaise with supplier leadership and customer stakeholders, escalate issues, and drive corrective actions. The role requires strong analytical skills, IPC/AS9100 knowledge, and proven problem‑solving ability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in PCB/PCBA manufacturing or related electronics environment.
• Solid knowledge of IPC standards and quality management systems (AS9100/ISO 9001).
• Experience with structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, RCA, Fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Oversee production surveillance to align with schedules and priorities.
• Monitor and ensure quality compliance of incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Manage supplier performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly status reports and maintain action trackers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Skills

PCB/PCBA manufacturing

Supplier quality

IPC standards

AS9100/ISO 9001

8D / 5 Why / RCA

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Independent onsite work

Job description

The objective of this assignment is to ensure the successful production and delivery of high-quality Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) from a strategic supplier. The selected consultant will work onsite at the supplier's manufacturing facility to monitor production activities, oversee quality compliance, identify manufacturing risks, and coordinate with supplier and customer stakeholders to ensure products are delivered on time and meet all technical and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Production Surveillance

• Monitor production planning and execution against agreed schedules and priorities.
• Track manufacturing progress and identify production constraints, material shortages, and capacity risks.
• Follow up on recovery plans and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Escalate issues that could impact production schedules or customer deliveries.

Quality Surveillance

• Monitor incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, approved manufacturing processes, and quality standards.
• Ensure effective management of non-conforming products, rework activities, and corrective actions.
• Monitor containment actions and verify implementation of permanent corrective actions.

Supplier Performance Management

• Conduct regular operational reviews with supplier management.
• Monitor supplier production, delivery, and quality performance.
• Identify operational risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to resolve technical and operational issues.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare weekly status reports covering production progress, delivery performance, quality concerns, risks, and action plans.
• Maintain an open action tracker and quality issue log.
• Immediately communicate any issue that could impact product quality, production continuity, or delivery commitments.
• Provide recommendations to improve supplier manufacturing performance and establish sustainable process control.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in PCB/PCBA manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes and electronics production.
• Experience in supplier development, supplier quality engineering, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement.
• Working knowledge of IPC standards and AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Fishbone, etc.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently at the supplier's manufacturing facility while effectively collaborating with supplier leadership and customer teams.

Deliverables

The consultant will be expected to provide:

• Weekly production and quality status reports.
• Open action tracker.
• Risk assessment and recovery plan follow-up.
• Quality issue log.
• Recommendations for continuous improvement of supplier manufacturing and quality performance.

Success Criteria

The engagement will be considered successful based on:

• Stable production execution aligned with agreed schedules.
• On-time delivery of required quantities.
• Delivery of PCBAs meeting all technical, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Effective management and timely closure of production and quality issues.
• Sustainable improvements in supplier manufacturing performance and process control.