Supplier Quality Specialist - PCBA Rework (R6420)

Shield AI • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Shield AI is hiring a Supplier Quality Specialist to join a small team supporting printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) rework for aircraft electronics. The role also works with engineering on the development of new products, including PCBAs, harnesses, electronic components, and test rack systems.

The specialist owns and executes new product introduction (NPI) rework builds across relevant work centers, establishes reliable PCBA rework and repair processes, leads non-conformance triage and root-cause resolution, and addresses production rework issues while protecting design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines. The role also identifies and delivers continuous improvement projects to improve rework yield, performance, and cycle time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5 or more years of professional experience with SMT and/or PCBA rework equipment and processes.
• IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and/or IPC-7711/7721 (rework/repair) certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 4 or more years of hands-on experience owning SMT rework equipment operation and process control in a high-volume production setting.
• Proven experience implementing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) specifically for complex SMT assemblies.
• Ability to create and deliver technical presentations for rework process readiness, design reviews, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
• Experience leading the transition of SMT rework processes from design/NPI to volume manufacturing as part of cross-functional teams in fast-paced iterative environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute NPI rework builds across relevant work centers and deliver qualified processes on aggressive timelines.
• Establish the framework for reliable PCBA rework and repair.
• Lead triage of non-conforming PCBAs, drive root-cause resolution, and implement preventative actions with Supplier Development Engineers.
• Own resolution of production rework issues while safeguarding design integrity, product quality, and delivery timelines.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver continuous improvement projects to improve rework yield, performance, and time.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Benefits
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED