PCBA Manufacturing Engineer, External (Starshield)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $135,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-03
Responsibilities
- Own and manage PCBA processes and products for the Starshield supply chain.
- Ensure internal production has necessary assemblies to meet volume targets.
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand design intent.
- Support procurement by assessing supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems.
- Implement and monitor the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) with suppliers.
- Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to drive improvement plans.
- Function as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or hardware engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing or related fields.
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes and statistical techniques.
- Experience with quality systems and IPC manufacturing standards.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence across teams.
- Willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 25-60% of the work week.
