What's the salary range?

Heron Power lists $170,000–$220,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA role.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: PCB, PCBA, Strategic Sourcing, electronics manufacturing, supply chain.

What seniority level is this role?

Heron Power targets staff-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA role at Heron Power.

Joblaze summary

In the role of Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager for PCBA at Heron Power, the individual will oversee strategic sourcing and supplier management for printed circuit boards and related electronics manufacturing services. Key skills include expertise in PCB fabrication, contract negotiation, and collaboration with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturing readiness and cost efficiency. This position is suitable for candidates with significant experience in electronics manufacturing procurement, and it offers opportunities for growth within a startup environment focused on innovative power solutions.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 19, 2026. Last confirmed on Heron Power's careers page October 19, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 44% of 88 comparable staff other roles in United States we track (median $172,000 across 37 companies).
PCB appears in 2.5% of 240 comparable staff other roles in United States; electronics manufacturing appears in 0.4% of 240 comparable staff other roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?: Heron Power lists $170,000–$220,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: PCB, PCBA, Strategic Sourcing, electronics manufacturing, supply chain.
What seniority level is this role?: Heron Power targets staff-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Staff/Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA role at Heron Power.

From the original posting

Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.

Job Overview

As a Staff / Senior Staff Global Supply Manager - PCBA, you will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for the printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and related electronics manufacturing services critical to Heron Link, our solid-state transformer platform.

You will develop and execute sourcing strategies across PCB fabrication and electronics manufacturing partners, ensuring competitive costs, strong supplier performance, manufacturing readiness, and reliable production capacity.

Working closely with Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, NPI, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership, you will help establish a scalable electronics supply chain capable of supporting rapid product development and production growth.

This role requires deep familiarity with the PCBA manufacturing ecosystem, including contract manufacturers, PCB fabricators, assembly processes, manufacturing cost structures, and supplier qualification.

How You Will Contribute

Define and own category strategies for PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, and electronics manufacturing services.
Achieve cost targets through should-cost modeling, BOM analysis, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supplier negotiations.
Lead RFx processes and negotiate commercial agreements, including piece pricing, tooling/NRE, and contractual terms.
Partner with engineering teams on DFM, supplier manufacturing capabilities, component availability, and production requirements.
Drive supplier readiness across prototype, pilot, and mass production builds.
Manage supplier risks related to cost, quality, capacity, component shortages, and geopolitical exposure.
Resolve supplier performance, manufacturing yield, and quality issues with cross-functional teams.

What You Will Bring

We’re open to early to mid-career candidates with or without leadership experience. Scope and responsibilities will scale with the right candidate.

Must Have Requirements

8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement supporting electronics manufacturing.
Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Deep category knowledge of PCB fabrication, PCBA manufacturing, and/or electronics manufacturing services (EMS).
Experience managing PCB/PCBA suppliers, including manufacturing costs, supplier qualification, and production ramp.
Strong negotiation, should-cost analysis, BOM costing, and contract management skills.
Experience partnering with electrical engineering, manufacturing, finance, and NPI teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, often with short notice.

Nice to Haves

Experience sourcing high-reliability PCBAs for power electronics, industrial controls, EVs, or energy storage systems.
Knowledge of SMT, soldering, reflow, AOI, X-ray inspection, ICT/FCT, and PCBA manufacturing processes.
Experience managing EMS providers and contract manufacturers through NPI and high-volume production.
Familiarity with PCB fabrication processes, electronic component supply chains, and IPC standards.
Strong data analysis and visualization skills (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The base salary range for the role is from $170,000 to $220,000.

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