PCB Supplier Manufacturing & Quality Surveillance

JOB TITLE: PCB Supplier Manufacturing & Quality Surveillance
LOCATION:Oceanside, CA
PAY RATE: $50-75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Monitors production planning and execution against agreed priorities and delivery commitments for PCB assemblies.

• Identifies manufacturing constraints, material shortages, and production risks impacting PCBA delivery.

• Follows up on production recovery plans and ensures timely implementation of agreed actions.

• Monitors incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities for PCBA production.

• Verifies compliance with approved drawings, specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements for PCB assemblies.

• Monitors effective control of non-conforming products, rework, and corrective actions for PCBAs.

• Implements and tracks containment and permanent corrective actions for quality issues.

• Conducts operational reviews with supplier management to monitor production, delivery, and quality performance.

• Uses structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis for quality issues.

• Provides weekly progress reports, open action trackers, risk and recovery plans, and quality issue logs.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Minimum five years of experience in PCB and PCBA manufacturing, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering.

• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and quality management systems.

• Experience in supplier development, manufacturing surveillance, or industrial performance improvement.

• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB manufacturing and assembly.

• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality systems.

• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis.

• Ability to monitor production planning and execution against delivery commitments.

• Experience verifying compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience conducting operational reviews and reporting on production, delivery, and quality performance.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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