Staff Supplier Quality Engineer PCB/PCBA

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Health plans

Paid time off

401K plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio Inc. is seeking a Staff Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team in San Mateo, California. This role focuses on strengthening supplier relationships and ensuring quality in PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics manufacturing and strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The position offers a competitive salary range between $170,000 and $240,000, along with options for equity, health plans, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume, high-complexity electronics disciplines.
• Knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier assessments and audits.
• Drive supplier qualification activities and audits for compliance.
• Analyze quality data and mitigate risks related to PCB manufacturing.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier quality management

Electronics manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PFMEA

8D

SPC

Job description

Staff Supplier Quality Engineer PCB/PCBA

San Mateo, California, United States - Full-time

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team focuses on artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer focus to enable a broad range of drone users.

About the Role:

Insightfully designed manufacturing processes and fully qualified supplier relationships are critical to bringing tightly integrated electromechanical systems to major markets. As a member of Skydio’s Supplier Quality Engineering team, you will work with Product Design, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, interfacing with current and potential suppliers to strengthen Skydio’s supplier base to meet increasing production volume and quality needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• 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 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 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 to rapidly resolve quality issues and drive systemic improvements.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs focused on quality, reliability, yield, and responsiveness, driving continuous improvement toward zero defects.
• Analyze manufacturing and field quality data to identify trends, assess supplier performance, and 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 ensuring consistent product quality and long-term process capability.

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• You are a self-starter with a passion for delivering exceptional quality and reliability in advanced electronic products.
• You possess strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to influence cross-functional teams and supplier partners to achieve quality objectives.
• You have experience developing, qualifying, and managing electronics manufacturing suppliers across multiple geographies.
• You have quality engineering experience in high-volume, high-complexity electronics disciplines (consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, robotics, etc.) with deep knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT, electronic assembly, test systems, and component quality management.
• You are familiar with PCB and PCBA manufacturing processes, including PCB fabrication technologies, soldering, AOI, SPI, ICT, flying probe, functional test, X-ray inspection, and reliability testing methodologies.
• You can interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, Gerber files, fabrication notes, and engineering documentation, and communicate technical requirements with suppliers.
• You are proficient with quality tools such as PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Process Capability Analysis, and DOE, with measurable results.
• You have experience with component qualification, supplier process validation, reliability testing, and failure analysis of electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-6012, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721) and electronics industry quality requirements is highly desirable.

Travel & Certification:

Expected travel: 20–30%. Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation includes base salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits. The base salary range for this position is $170,000–$240,000. Eligible employees may participate in company health plans, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401K plan. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles. This position and its benefits are subject to applicable laws and company policies.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Skydio provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Skydio is an equal opportunity employer and a federal contractor subject to E-Verify requirements.