Senior Supplier Liaison Engineer

• Lead solar array workmanship inspections per AIAA S-111A / S-112A, including CIC assemblies, cover glass integrity, adhesive bond quality, interconnect deformation, and cell crack/chip mapping
• Lead IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship inspections for PCB assemblies, including SMT, through-hole, and mixed-technology boards
• Develop, review, maintain, and improve inspection procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria
• Perform and oversee first article inspections, in-process inspections, and final acceptance testing
• Use automated optical inspection, X-ray, and other inspection tools to identify and disposition nonconformances
• Investigate and disposition nonconforming hardware; author NCRs and support root cause and corrective action processes
• Collaborate with design engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback and support design reviews
• Support supplier quality activities, including source inspections, supplier audits, and review of supplier conformance to industry standards
• Develop and deliver workmanship training to technicians and inspectors
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defect rates and improve first-pass yield
• Support AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality management system compliance
• Travel up to 50% to supplier and production sites

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, assembly, or inspection
• Solar array experience and knowledge of AIAA S-111A / S-112A
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certified Instructor or Specialist certification
• Proficiency with AOI, SPI, X-ray, microscopy, and other inspection tools
• Experience authoring and dispositioning nonconformance reports
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or space hardware manufacturing
• IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair certification
• Experience supporting AS9100 quality management systems
• Familiarity with conformal coating, potting, and advanced packaging inspection
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification
• Experience supporting DCMA or government source inspection activities
• Up to 50% travel to supplier and production sites required
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Required to complete Blue's Standard Background Check

Demonstrates expertise in leading solar array and PCB workmanship inspections, with a strong focus on quality management systems such as AS9100 and ISO 9001. Proficient in utilizing advanced inspection tools and methodologies to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

• Solar Array Inspection
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• X-Ray Inspection
• Nonconformance Report Authoring
• AS9100 Quality Management Systems

• PCB Manufacturing
• Inspection Procedures Development
• First Article Inspections
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Defect Rate Reduction

• Collaboration
• Training Development

• IPC-A-610 Certified Instructor
• J-STD-001 Certification
• IPC-7711/7721 Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Defense Manufacturing
• Space Hardware Manufacturing
• Supplier Quality Activities
• Government Source Inspection

• Automated Optical Inspection
• X-Ray
• Microscopy
• ERP Systems
• MES Systems