Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior quality engineer to lead solar array and PCB workmanship inspections in aerospace manufacturing. You will develop inspection procedures, train staff, and collaborate with design teams to improve yields and ensure AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance. Travel up to 50% to supplier and production sites is required.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering, 8+ years in PCB manufacturing/inspection, and IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 certifications or equivalents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, assembly, or inspection.
• Solar array experience and knowledge of AIAA S-111A / S-112A.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification training or specialty.
• Proficiency with AOI, SPI, X-ray, microscopy, and other inspection tools.
• Experience authoring and dispositioning nonconformance reports.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar array workmanship inspections per AIAA S-111A/S-112A.
• Lead IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship inspections for PCB assemblies.
• Develop, review, maintain inspection procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Use AOI, X-ray, and other tools to identify nonconformances and disposition them.
• Investigate nonconforming hardware; author NCRs and support CAPA.
• Collaborate with design engineering for DFM/DFA feedback.
• Support supplier quality activities including source inspections and audits.
• Develop and deliver workmanship training to technicians and inspectors.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield.
• Support AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system compliance.
• Travel up to 50% to supplier and production sites.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Documentation & NCRs

Collaboration

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

AOI

SPI

X-ray inspection

ERP/MES: SAP

ERP/MES: Oracle

Microscopy

Job description

• Lead solar array workmanship inspections per AIAA S-111A / S-112A, including CIC assemblies, coverglass integrity, adhesive bond quality, interconnect deformation, and cell crack/chip mapping
• Lead IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship inspections for PCB assemblies, including SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology boards
• Develop, review, maintain, and improve inspection procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria
• Perform and oversee first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final acceptance testing
• Use automated optical inspection, X-ray, and other inspection tools to identify and disposition nonconformances
• Investigate and disposition nonconforming hardware; author NCRs and support root cause and corrective action processes
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback and support design reviews
• Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections, supplier audits, and review of supplier conformance to industry standards
• Develop and deliver workmanship training to technicians and inspectors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect rates and improve first-pass yield
• Support AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system compliance
• Travel up to 50% to supplier and production sites

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, assembly, or inspection
• Solar array experience and knowledge of AIAA S-111A / S-112A
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certified Instructor or Specialist certification
• Proficiency with AOI, SPI, X-ray, microscopy, and other inspection tools
• Experience authoring and dispositioning nonconformance reports
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or space hardware manufacturing
• IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair certification
• Experience supporting AS9100 quality management systems
• Familiarity with conformal coating, potting, and advanced packaging inspection
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification
• Experience supporting DCMA or government source inspection activities
• Up to 50% travel to supplier and production sites required
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading solar array and PCB workmanship inspections, with a strong focus on quality management systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. Proficient in utilizing advanced inspection tools and methodologies to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Solar Array Inspection
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• X-Ray Inspection
• Nonconformance Report Authoring
• AS9100 Quality Management Systems

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• PCB Manufacturing
• Inspection Procedures Development
• First Article Inspections
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Defect Rate Reduction

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Training Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 Certified Instructor
• J-STD-001 Certification
• IPC-7711/7721 Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Defense Manufacturing
• Space Hardware Manufacturing
• Supplier Quality Activities
• Government Source Inspection

Tools & Technologies

• Automated Optical Inspection
• X-Ray
• Microscopy
• ERP Systems
• MES Systems