Electronic Supply quality engineer (PCB)

Electronics Supplier Quality Engineer PCB
Experiene: 3-6 years and more if required.
Location: Sanaswadi, Pune
Supplier Quality Engineer – PCB Design & Manufacturing
Role Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer with strong expertise in PCB design and
manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end knowledge of PCB fabrication,
assembly, and testing, and will be responsible for ensuring supplier capability, process robustness, and
product quality across complex electronic builds.
Key Responsibilities:
1. PCB Design & Manufacturing Expertise
 Review and validate PCB design data including Gerber files, stack-up, impedance requirements,
and fabrication drawings
 Ensure manufacturability (DFM) and testability (DFT) of PCB designs
 Evaluate critical parameters such as trace impedance, layer stack-up, via structures, copper
thickness, and material selection (FR4, high-speed laminates)
 Work closely with design teams on layout, routing constraints, and design rule compliance
2. PCB Supplier Qualification & Process Control
 Assess and qualify PCB fabrication and assembly suppliers (bare board + PCBA)
 Deep understanding of manufacturing processes including:
 Imaging, etching, drilling, plating, solder mask, surface finishes (ENIG, HASL, OSP)
 SMT, wave soldering, reflow profiles, AOI, X-ray inspection
 Review and approve supplier process flow, PFMEA, and control plans with focus on PCB-specific
risks
3. Quality Assurance & PPAP (PCB Focused)
 Lead PPAP activities with emphasis on PCB deliverables such as:
 Stack-up validation and impedance control reports
 First Article Inspection (FAI) and dimensional results
 Solderability and reliability test reports
 Ensure compliance to IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
4. Failure Analysis & Problem Solving
 Lead root cause analysis for PCB/PCBA failures such as:
 Open/short circuits, delamination, via failures, solder defects
 Signal integrity issues and field failures
 Drive corrective actions using 8D methodology and ensure long-term preventive measures
 Collaborate with suppliers on process improvements and yield enhancement
5. Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement
 Monitor supplier quality metrics (DPPM, yield, escape rate)
 Identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives
 Reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ) through process optimization and defect reduction
6. Compliance & Audits
 Ensure adherence to IPC, ESD, RoHS, REACH, and customer-specific requirements
 Conduct supplier audits focusing on PCB fabrication and assembly processes
 Support customer audits and technical reviews
Key Skills & Expertise:
 Strong understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing processes
 Ability to interpret Gerber files, schematics, PCB layouts, and stack-ups
 Hands-on experience with DFM/DFT, signal integrity, and high-speed design considerations
 Expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and 8D problem solving
 Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
 Experience with failure analysis tools and techniques (cross-sectioning, X-ray, microscopy)
 Strong supplier management and communication skills
 Data-driven and detail-oriented approach