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.
Job Description:
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.
