Advanced Quality Engineer - PCBA

Eaton; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton seeks an Advanced Quality Engineer PCBA to ensure PCBA quality meets Eaton standards across IQC through final shipment. The role drives ProLaunch, PPAP, SPC and PFMEA, and partners with Manufacturing to optimize performance and prevent defects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in PCBA manufacturing/quality, strong IPC-A610/IPC-A600 knowledge, and a data-driven approach to quality improvement aligned with EATON safety and process excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing engineering, production or quality.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A610 Class3 and IPC-A600.
• Experience with NPI & ProLaunch, PPAP, PFMEA and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Secure application of quality systems in production and deploy standards across manufacturing.
• Investigate customer complaints using data-driven engineering to protect process quality.
• Lead ProLaunch readiness, risk assessment, and transfer phase activities with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain IQC/PCBA quality plans, tests, and inspection methods.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, FPY, SPC) and drive corrective actions with Production and Tech teams.

Job description

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years We recently announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai which will bring together our commercial manufacturing and support functions providing room for future growth About Eaton Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently safely and sustainably Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services Eaton has approximately 96 000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries

We are seeking a Advanced Quality Engineer PCBA who will ensure that internal and external PCBA customer quality technical engineering expectations are 100 secured and compliant with EATON standards The individal will be in charge of PCBA SKUs PPAP completion as per EATON ProLaunch process supported by Manufacturing plant team covering all production steps from IQC PCB assembly until SKU packaging for shipment The successful Engineer will be a central team member for technical engineering production and process improvements and able to suggest Quality system improvements compliant with best industry standards supporting product quality and operational excellence in line with EATON Safety rules

What you ll do

• Secure proper application of quality system in production enhance and deploy Quality standards across manufacturing activities using advanced engineering principles and methodologies
• Treat customer complaint and secure manufacturing process accordingly utilizing a data-driven engineering approach
• State during ProLaunch phases about manufacturing readiness Quality risk assessement and project results alignement with Production and customer Quality targets for NPI and transfered PCBA
• Deploy an apply Quality policy and tools for operational purposes in manufacturing processes and production areas through systematic engineering analysis
• Track and analyse production quality key performance indicators mainly OEE FPY and SPC and define related action plan with Production and Technical teams
• Support Industrialization program manager for Quality performance assessement and risk definition during ProLaunch and Transfer phases Component PPAP Status PCB and PCBA PPAP Validate with technical team Test equipment compliance with Quality targets repeatability and capability mechanical stress Test coverage etc and Pilot Runs quality results Product compliance with specifications defect rate below targets etc Active participant to PFMEA Control plan definition managed by Industrialization Program Manager Write IQC control plan and work instruction as well as Packaging work instruction Manage Component quality status in case of non conformity Release blocked to be scrapped and manage with SCM supplier complaint and refunding process Act as Quality interlocutor for other EATON plant and EMS and for internal external quality customer audit Support Production Continuous Improvement initiatives SMED Kaizen events RIE VSM Lead as Quality expert cross functional team for Customer and internal quality crisis root cause analysis and action plan definition Enhance I4 0 initiatives with Quality requests related to Traceability SPC and other needed inputs for quality purpose

Bachelor s Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.7+ years' of experience in PCBA manufacturing engineering, production or quality.Demonstrating in continuous improvement methodologies and tools (8D, etc..).NPI & VAVE PCBA ProLaunch adherence.Production support and trouble shooting for 10 years minimum in electronics production environment.Significative experience in SPI, AOI, XRay and Test results understanding (Flying probe test and Functional Test).Strong understanding in electronics manufacturing processes and equipments.Programation of soldering equipment (Wave soldering, Selective wave soldering, Robot soldering, Manual, etc..).Clear understanding in SPI, AOI, XRay and Test results (Flying probe test and Functional Test).IPC-A610 Class3 strong knowledge and application (Certification is a strong advantage).IPC-A600 strong knowledge and application (Certification is a strong advantage).Knowledge of ESD safety procedures and quality control practices.PCB & Electronics component strong knowledge (Material, Risks & weaknesses, etc..).Good communication with pedagogic skills and spirit of synthesis.High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.Ability to work with multiple plant stakeholders, R&D engineers, and strongly support continuous improvement initiatives.Safety oriented in operations, in line with EATON MESH and operational activities.