Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (PCB/PCBA)

Skydio; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our supplier base for PCB/PCBA and electronics manufacturing. You will collaborate with Product Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to drive quality planning, process controls, and supplier readiness for new product introductions and high-volume production.

You will lead audits, FAI, PVT, PFMEA/DFMEA, CCAs, and SCAR resolution, and you will develop supplier scorecards to monitor quality, yield, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing quality engineering.
• Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives.
• Familiarity with PCB/PCBA manufacturing processes and IPC standards.
• Experience with SCARs and 8D investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality planning during prototype to mass production.
• Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits of electronics manufacturers.
• Manage SCARs, containment actions, and root cause analysis.
• Develop supplier scorecards and KPIs for quality and reliability.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Tools

PFMEA

DFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

8D

Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)

SPC

DOE

Job description

• Insightfully designed manufacturing processes and fully qualified supplier relationships are critical elements in bringing tightly integrated, sophisticated electromechanical systems to major markets
• As a member of Skydio’s Supplier Quality Engineering team, you’ll work with our Product Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Supply Chain, and Quality teams and interface with current and potential suppliers to strengthen Skydio’s supplier base to meet our increasing production volume & quality needs
• Conduct supplier assessments and on-site audits to evaluate PCB, PCBA, and electronics manufacturing suppliers’ quality systems, process controls, and overall production capabilities
• Partner with Electrical, Manufacturing, and Design Engineers throughout the Hardware Product Development Process to ensure robust quality planning, manufacturability, testability, and supplier readiness for new product introductions and volume production
• Drive supplier qualification activities including process audits, First Article Inspections (FAI), Production Validation Builds (PVT), and manufacturing readiness reviews to ensure compliance with Skydio’s design, reliability, and quality requirements
• Lead supplier quality planning during prototype, pre-production, and mass production phases, including control plans, PFMEAs, process validations, and outgoing quality strategies to minimize incoming inspection and maximize field reliability
• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), 8D investigations, containment actions, and root cause analysis efforts to rapidly resolve quality issues and drive systemic improvements
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs) focused on quality, reliability, yield, and responsiveness, driving continuous improvement initiatives toward zero defects
• Analyze manufacturing and field quality data to identify trends, assess supplier performance, and proactively mitigate risks related to PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, component quality, and electronic system reliability
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement robust inspection, test, and process control methodologies that ensure consistent product quality and long-term process capability

Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-6012, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721) and electronics industry quality requirements is highly desirableYou are familiar with PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication technologies, soldering processes, AOI, SPI, ICT, flying probe, functional test, X-ray inspection, and reliability testing methodologiesYou possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and supplier partners to achieve quality objectivesYou have experience with component qualification, supplier process validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis techniques for electronic assembliesYou have quality engineering experience in high-volume, high-complexity consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, robotics, or similar industries, with deep knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT processes, electronic assembly, test systems, and component quality managementYou are proficient with quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE), with demonstrated measurable resultsObtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positionsExpected travel requirements: 20–30%You have experience developing, qualifying, and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers across multiple geographiesYou are experienced interpreting electrical schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, fabrication notes, and engineering documentation, and can effectively communicate technical requirements with suppliersYou are a self-starter with a passion for delivering exceptional quality and reliability in advanced electronic products