Senior PCBA Supplier Industrialization Engineer

Heron Power

Scotts Valley (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heron Power is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Engineer – PCBA to own supplier development and manufacturing readiness for our PCB/PCBA and electronics supply base. You will work with the Head of Supply Chain and senior engineering leaders to drive strategic supplier partnerships and ensure technical success of the electronics supply chain.

This highly technical role covers supplier qualification, DFM, NPI, production ramp, and continuous improvement, with potential for advancement into

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing and supplier development.
BS degree in electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes from development to production.
Strong understanding of SMT, through-hole assembly, soldering, PCB fabrication, inspection, electrical test, and process controls.
Skilled in DFM/DFA, process capability, metrology, and statistical data analysis (SPC, DOE, sampling).
Comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 and PPAP."
Demonstrated ability to assess supplier capabilities and drive corrective actions.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Develop Heron’s PCBA supplier capabilities through technical capability assessments and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
Lead supplier qualification to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of PCBs, PCBAs, and power electronic assemblies.
Facilitate clear communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Heron’s supply chain, electrical engineering, power electronics, and manufacturing teams.
Drive supplier DFM/DFA reviews and manufacturing process capability reviews.
Lead industrialization and supplier development across PCB fabrication, SMT, through-hole, soldering, power semiconductor assembly, inspection, and high-power PCBA processes.
Drive supplier process capability, yield improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
Contribute to evaluating new or alternative PCB, component, material, and manufacturing technologies for reliability and cost reduction.
Identify and drive cost reduction through process, material, automation, yield, and manufacturing optimization.