Senior PCBA Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Heron Power; Scotts Valley (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Power is a startup focused on cutting-edge power electronics for the grid. We seek a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to own supplier development and manufacturing readiness for PCBAs, collaborating with the Head of Supply Chain and senior engineering leaders to drive strategic supplier partnerships.

You will oversee supplier qualification, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes, with ownership across NPI, ramp, and continuous improvement, offering potential for advancement into

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in PCBA manufacturing, supplier development or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes and assembly methods (SMT, through-hole).
• Experience with DFM/DFA, process capability, metrology and SPC/DOE.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and PPAP quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Own supplier development and manufacturing readiness for PCB/PCBA across the supply base.
• Lead supplier qualification to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of PCBs and assemblies.
• Communicate technical requirements between suppliers and Heron Power teams (supply chain, electrical engineering, power electronics, manufacturing).
• Drive DFM/DFA reviews, PCB/PCBA design-for-manufacturing assessments and process reviews.
• Lead industrialization across PCB fabrication, SMT, through-hole assembly, soldering, power semiconductor assembly, inspection and testing.
• Drive process capability improvements, yield improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Evaluate new PCB technologies for reliability, manufacturability, and cost reduction.
• Identify and drive cost reduction through process, material, automation, yield improvements.

Skills

PCBA manufacturing

Supplier development

Manufacturing engineering

DFM/DFA

Quality systems (ISO 9001/PPAP)

Data analysis

Willing to travel

Education

BS degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering

Tools

ERP systems

PLM tools

Tableau

Job description

Heron Power is a startup focused on cutting-edge power electronics for the grid. We seek a Supplier Industrialization Engineer to own supplier development and manufacturing readiness for PCBAs, collaborating with the Head of Supply Chain and senior engineering leaders to drive strategic supplier partnerships.

You will oversee supplier qualification, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes, with ownership across NPI, ramp, and continuous improvement, offering potential for advancement into