Generac

Advanced PCBA Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Generac

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AssemblyRay

About the role

  • Leads as subject matter expert for PCB/PCBA materials, assembly tooling, and high-reliability manufacturing processes
  • Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews and provide input to engineering on new product designs
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing partner network
  • Develop and implement measurement methods ensuring consistent process control
  • Collaborate with contract manufacturers to optimize materials, processes, and quality outcomes
  • Lead PPAP activities and ensure manufacturing readiness
  • Qualify equipment installations and process setups at partner facilities
  • Monitor compliance with quality and safety certification standards
  • Lead cross-functional teams through complex manufacturing challenges
  • Participate in DFMEA activities
  • Drive CAPA processes for manufacturing and material issues
  • Apply SPC tools to identify and resolve quality issues
  • Build and maintain technical relationships with global manufacturing partners
  • Support new product introductions from concept through full-scale production
  • Ensure environmental exposure requirements are met through proper material and process selection

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
  • 8+ years manufacturing and testing experience with high-reliability electronic PCBA assemblies
  • Deep expertise in solder chemistries/processing, electronics cleaning, and cleanliness validation
  • Hands-on experience with conformal coating and potting processes
  • Strong quantitative analysis skills with ability to communicate data-driven insights
  • Working knowledge of PCB design and DFM tools
  • Understanding of Statistical Process Control methodologies
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities for complex manufacturing challenges
  • Proven track record leading cross-functional engineering teams through complex technical challenges
  • Power electronics, consumer electronics, or commercial electronics background
  • Experience in matrix organizations and international manufacturing environments
  • Track record collaborating across multiple sites and functions
  • Strong knowledge of IPC, J-STD, and applicable PCBA standards
  • Experience with failure analysis equipment (SEM, X-Ray, IC, LIBS, Optical Microscopy, FTIR)
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
  • IPC certification (J-STD-001, IPC-A-610) a plus