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Supplier Development Engineer - Electronics (R5480)

$150K–$224K

Dallas, Texas +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 30, 2024

Location
Dallas, Texas
United States
Education
Preferred: M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

About the job

Develops and improves electronics suppliers’ manufacturing and quality processes to support reliable, timely production and new product introductions.

What you'll do

  • Audit supplier processes and address cost, lead-time, quality, and manufacturing issues, including SMT assembly defects.
  • Conduct root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and monitor supplier performance and risks.
  • Provide technical guidance and support supplier quality and delivery requirements during new product introductions.

What they ask for

  • Hands-on experience with SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and PCBA.
  • Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
  • Ability to analyze PCBA drawings and critical features on electronic assemblies.
  • Ability to travel to domestic and international suppliers ~50%+ of time.

Nice to have

  • M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Root-cause investigation and failure-analysis skills; cross-functional project-team leadership experience.

Pay

USD 149,565–224,347 per-year salary; base salary

Tools

SMT, PCBA, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, PFMEA, AOI

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