Company DescriptionJoin SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics forspace applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission tochange the world for the better from space.
Job DescriptionThe Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Product Engineer is responsible forensuring that SEAKR's supply chain is consistently able to providehigh-quality, reliable components for aerospace applications. This personwill participate in supplier quality audits, perform source inspections,and approve PCB receipts; this includes review of Supplier datapacks, IPCCoupon evaluations, Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), D-Coupontesting, and disposition visual inspection findings.
The PCB Product Engineer plays a critical role in SEAKR's Product Assurancedepartment, serving as the primary disposition authority for non-conformingPCBs, responsible for making risk-based and technically justifiedassessments for Ground Support, Engineering, and Flight hardware. The PCBProduct Engineer reports to the Manager of the Parts, Materials, andProcesses (PMP) Group.
IN THIS POSITION YOU WILL
Support PCB procurement, program management, manufacturing, andengineering with all supplier quality related activities.Independently and pro-actively manage all PCB review items in the receiptqueue, to help expedite movement of product into inventory, review anddisposition of non-conforming product, and coordination with suppliers forproduct returned for repair and replacement.Report to the office on a hybrid schedule (minimum 1-2 days per week, andmore when required) to act as the Receiving Inspection liaison to assistwith material discrepancies and visual findings.Regularly attend and participate in the PCB Control Board; As a sittingmember you will help support discussion on new suppliers, track PCB receiptsand dispositions, and propose or support additional testing required to vetsuspect PCB production lots.Maintain a relationship with the SEAKR PCB Layout and Hardware Engineeringteams, to maintain a high-level overview and understanding of new designchallenges, need for new material laminates or resin systems, evolutionsin signal integrity design and plating finishes.Conduct on-site supplier quality audits of key PCB fabrication houses,including drafting and maintaining electronic records of supplier surveillancereports in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Communicate non-conformances to supplier and request, track, and helpimplement corrective/preventive action where necessary.Support Quality Engineering and Program Teams in disposition of non-conformingproduct, include generation of Approval Waivers and the presentation anddefense of SEAKR's technical approach and disposition to Customers.Mentor engineering staff to help support the overall development of PCBknowledge within the company and so dedicated personnel can act as secondarysupport on PCB receipts and dispositions while the PCB Product Engineer is outof office or otherwise engaged in more complex subject matter.Work with procurement to vet and onboard new suppliers.QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering fieldMinimum of 5 years of experience in printed circuit board (PCB)manufacturing processes, specifically involving strengthening processes thatwill reduce defects, reduce receiving inspections, and reduce company risk.Minimum of 2 years of experience in product assurance and quality systems,including exposure to ISO9001/AS9100, IPC-A600, IPC-6012/6013.Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes, common defects and problems, andhow those non-conformances impact overall reliability of the product.Able to travel (10%-25% typical) to perform supplier surveys,audits, assessments, and inspections.Strong communication skills to interface effectively with internal customersand external suppliers o quality and quality control issuesAbility to read and interpret engineering documentation such as drawingdimensions and mechanical/electronic inspection methods/reportsAbility to successfully operate as part of a multi-functional team,including engineering, program management, supply chain, and manufacturingAbility to accept direction from immediate supervisor as well as companyofficersExhibits a professional demeanor at all times; grounded and professionallyconfident and comfortable making risk-based assessmentsEffective time management and skillfulness at task prioritizationStrong attention to detail and accuracyDESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES
Background in performing root cause analysis (5 Whys, 8D, Fishbone,Pareto, FMEA), and identifying solutions to complex problemsKnowledge of quality systems and supply chain quality functions anddocumentation Familiarity and experience with AS9102 First Article Inspectionrequirements.Experience improving supplier performance through metricsExperience leading process improvement projects with Agile, Six Sigma,Lean or equivalentProficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such Epicor,Abas, Infor, SAP. Sapphire, Kronos, IFS, Oracle +Netsuite,Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Additional InformationCompensation: Base pay range is $85,000-125,000, depending onqualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insuranceplans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to basesalary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a varietyof paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.
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