Supplier Quality Specialist - PCBA Rework (R6420)

Shield AI · Dallas, Texas · USD 109,000-164,000 per-year-salary · onsite Shield AI is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist to join a small team supporting PCBA rework for aircraft electronics. The successful candidate will work with the engineering team to develop new products such as PCBA, harness, electronic components, and test rack systems. Responsibilities: 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. Additional Information: The salary range for this position is USD 109,000-164,000 per year. The offer package includes a bonus, benefits, and equity for full-time regular employees, and a temporary benefits package for temporary employees.