Staff Design & Quality Control Engineer

Avnet; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avnet in Sydney, NSW seeks a Staff Design & Quality Control Engineer responsible for guiding hardware development from design through production, ensuring products meet customer specs and quality standards. The role also drives ongoing improvements, resolves design- and process-related quality issues, and supports supplier and production teams.

You will lead design discussions with customers, select components with stakeholders, develop inspection procedures, maintain quality records, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Good understanding of Highspeed design requirements.
• Experience in Altium design tools (Schematic and PCB).
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies: SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, 8D.
• Proficiency in reading/ interpreting engineering drawings and PCB assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001; AS9100 knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communication across organization and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide hardware design from concept to production ensuring compliance with quality specs.
• Identify and resolve quality issues during development and production.
• Discuss design specifications with customers and assist in component selection.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering for supplier quality improvements.
• Develop and implement inspection procedures for materials, in-process and finished goods.
• Maintain quality records and generate regular quality performance reports.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and identify optimization opportunities.
• Participate in ISO 9001 audits and other quality system activities.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, and SPC.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

High-speed HW Design

Quality Improvement

SPC

8D Problem-Solving

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Audits

Project Management

Team Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

The Hardware Engineering person is tasked with Design to Production ensuring that products and processes consistently meet quality standards and customer specifications. This role also involves from initial design stage to identifying, resolving quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical design discussion with customer on design specification, component selection moving to design execution and project management.

• High-speed Hardware design from specification discussion to design execution for custom hardware design.
• Component selection in discussion with various stakeholders (core components and peripheral components selection).
• Supplier Quality: Collaborating with Purchasing and Engineering departments to evaluate supplier performance, conducting audits, and improving incoming material quality.
• Inspection & Testing: Developing and implementing inspection procedures for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining comprehensive quality records such as inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and corrective action logs, while generating regular quality performance reports for management.
• Process Monitoring: Overseeing manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to procedures and identifying opportunities for process optimization to reduce defects and enhance efficiency.
• Quality Audits: Participating in internal and external audits, including ISO 9001 compliance, to uphold quality management system standards.
• Customer Feedback: Assisting in investigating customer complaints related to product quality and implementing solutions to improve satisfaction.
• Continuous Improvement: Engaging actively in continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 8D problem-solving, and statistical process control (SPC)

Job Level Specifications:

• Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.
• Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
• Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.
• Actions may impact the organization and its reputation. Effects of erroneous decisions may be long-lasting, influence the future course of the organization and/or require the expenditure of extensive additional resources.

Work Experience:

• Typical 8+ years with at least 3 years of experience in Highspeed Hardware Design (PCBA)

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Good understanding of Highspeed (Multigiga bit or RF) design requirements.
• Experience in Altium design tools (Schematics and PCB design tools).
• Strong understanding of quality control methodologies, tools, and techniques (e.g., SPC, MSA, FMEA, Control Plans, Root Cause Analysis, 8D).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, PCB assembly drawing and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with relevant quality management system standards (e.g., ISO 9001). Knowledge of industry-specific standards (e.g. AS9100) is a significant advantage.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Staff Design & Quality Control Engineer • Sydney, NSW, AU