Execute Design for Manufacturing (DFM) based on PCB supplier fabrication limitations
Maintain general specifications, design guidelines, and the design rule roadmap for flexible printed circuits
Conduct PCB supplier audits and develop additional audit criteria to ensure suppliers meet high quality standards
Analyze defects in flexible printed circuits and lead improvement activities across the supply chain
Hold suppliers accountable for quality issues and field escalations through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Own collaborative development projects with vendors, including the review of design feedback and the implementation of appropriate design improvements
Qualify vendor manufacturing sites and lines to ensure smooth transitions from NPI to mass production ramp
Establish and drive process performance and Statistical Process Control (SPC) reviews at the supplier level

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in PCB manufacturing or industrializing and managing PCB suppliers
A proven understanding of the link between flex design rules, industry capability, and the specific processes required to meet various capability levels
Deep expertise as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in flex substrate fabrication
Strong knowledge of industry specifications and standards, particularly IPC and JEDEC
Experience optimizing PCB panel design, balancing material, cost, and capacity
A strong technical understanding of drilling, etching, masking, plating, lamination, surface coating, and testing
Solid technical knowledge of the PCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing process
Demonstrated knowledge of the cause-and-effect relationship between manufacturing practices and defect modes in flexible printed circuits
Proficiency with industry software tools such as Allegro, Valor, NX, and JMP
Established capability in statistical methods of data analysis, including SPC and DOE
Experience with antenna-integrated flexes is a significant plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave
Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PCB manufacturingflex substrate fabricationdrillingetchingmaskingplatinglaminationsurface coatingtestingPCB Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing process

Soft Skills

collaborative developmentroot cause analysiscorrective actionsquality assuranceprocess performance management