Owns supplier quality and PCBA rework processes for aircraft electronics. Leads new product introduction rework builds, establishes repair frameworks, triages nonconforming PCBAs, drives root-cause resolution and preventive actions, and improves rework yield, performance, and cycle time. Partners with engineering and supplier development teams on process control, design reviews, manufacturing readiness, and transition from NPI to volume production.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
As a Supplier Quality Specialist, you would be joining a small team that supports PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) rework for a variety of aircraft electronics. Furthermore, you would work alongside our engineering team in the development of new products such as PCBA, harness, electronic components, and test rack systems.
What you'll do:
- Own and execute new product introduction (NPI) rework builds across all relevant work centers, delivering 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 that improve rework yield, performance, and time.
Required qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate and 5+ 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.
Preferred qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
- 4+ 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.
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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