Product Quality Engineer | Otay

North American Production Sharing De México, S.A. De C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Production Sharing de México, S.A. de C.V. is seeking a Material Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of incoming materials used in SMT and FATP manufacturing processes.

You will lead material traceability, supplier audits, corrective actions, and develop inspection criteria while collaborating with suppliers to drive quality improvements across components, plastics, metals, and packaging.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Material Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), or Incoming Quality Control (IQC) within electronics manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting and qualifying electronic components (PCBA related), plastic molded parts, metal/structural parts, packaging materials.
• Experience supporting SMT and/or FATP manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate material traceability throughout SMT and FATP manufacturing processes.
• Verify incoming materials against engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, performance evaluations, and drive corrective actions to improve supplier quality.
• Monitor and improve the quality of electronic components, plastic parts, metal parts, and packaging materials.
• Support material qualification, component validation, and risk assessment activities for new products and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain material quality standards, inspection criteria, and incoming quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of material nonconformities, implement corrective actions, and manage supplier claims related to quality issues.

Skills

Material Quality Engineering

Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE)

Incoming Quality Control (IQC)

8D problem solving

FMEA

CAPA

MSA

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Quality tools knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of incoming materials used in both SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test & Pack) manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate material traceability throughout SMT and FATP manufacturing processes.
• Verify incoming materials against engineering specifications, quality standards, and production requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits, performance evaluations, and drive corrective actions to improve supplier quality.
• Monitor and improve the quality of electronic components, plastic parts, metal parts, and packaging materials.
• Support material qualification, component validation, and risk assessment activities for new products and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain material quality standards, inspection criteria, and incoming quality procedures.
• Lead investigations of material nonconformities, implement corrective actions, and manage supplier claims related to quality issues.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical disciplines.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Material Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), or Incoming Quality Control (IQC) within the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience inspecting and qualifying:
• Electronic components (PCBA-related components)
• Plastic molded parts
• Metal and structural parts
• Packaging materials
• Experience supporting SMT and/or FATP manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies, including: 8D, 5 Why Analysis, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, CAPA.
• Experience with supplier quality management, audits, and corrective action processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work directly with suppliers and effectively drive corrective actions to closure.
• Strong project management, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Language Requirements

• Fluent English proficiency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).