Quality Assurance Engineer

OSI Electronics; Tecate; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Electronics in Tecate, Baja California, is seeking a Quality Engineer with a minimum of 3 years in automotive quality engineering to support EMS, SMT, PCBA, or Box Build operations. You will apply APQP methodologies and manage quality documentation, CAPA, and supplier quality issues.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in IATF 16949 core tools, and the ability to analyze metrics to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering in automotive manufacturing (EMS/SMT/PCBA/Box Build).
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC.
• Experience supporting customer launches, product transfers and NPIs using APQP.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA and DMAIC.
• Experience maintaining PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of SMT, PTH, Box Build and final assembly processes with defect analysis and validation.
• Experience managing customer complaints, CAPA, nonconforming material investigations and supplier quality issues.
• Ability to analyze quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with CSRs and OEM quality expectations.
• ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 knowledge; ISO 13485 a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with customers, suppliers and auditors.
• Proficient in MS Office and quality data analysis.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities on a fast-paced line.
• Able to support audits and lead quality improvement projects.
• On-site work in Tecate, Baja California with global teams.

Skills

IATF 16949

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

Process validation

EMS/PCBA/Box Build knowledge

Audits & CAPA

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering within an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), SMT, PCBA, or Box Build operations.


• Strong knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 requirements, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC (Automotive Core Tools).


• Experience supporting customer launches, product transfers, and new product introductions (NPI) using APQP methodologies.


• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and DMAIC.


• Experience developing and maintaining quality documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and inspection standards.


• Knowledge of SMT, PTH, Box Build, and final assembly manufacturing processes, including defect analysis and process validation activities.


• Experience managing customer complaints, nonconforming material investigations, corrective actions (CAPA), and supplier quality issues.


• Ability to analyze quality metrics, process capability data, scrap trends, and customer performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Familiarity with automotive customer-specific requirements (CSRs) and OEM quality expectations.


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems; experience with ISO 13485 is a plus.


• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, quality data analysis, and report preparation.


• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability to support customer, certification, and surveillance audits and lead quality improvement projects.


• Comfortable working on-site in a production environment in Tecate, Baja California, and collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering within an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), SMT, PCBA, or Box Build operations.


• Strong knowledge and practical application of IATF 16949 requirements, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC (Automotive Core Tools).


• Experience supporting customer launches, product transfers, and new product introductions (NPI) using APQP methodologies.


• Proficiency in root cause analysis and problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, PDCA, and DMAIC.


• Experience developing and maintaining quality documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and inspection standards.


• Knowledge of SMT, PTH, Box Build, and final assembly manufacturing processes, including defect analysis and process validation activities.


• Experience managing customer complaints, nonconforming material investigations, corrective actions (CAPA), and supplier quality issues.


• Ability to analyze quality metrics, process capability data, scrap trends, and customer performance indicators to drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Familiarity with automotive customer-specific requirements (CSRs) and OEM quality expectations.


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems; experience with ISO 13485 is a plus.


• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, auditors, and cross-functional teams.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, quality data analysis, and report preparation.


• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability to support customer, certification, and surveillance audits and lead quality improvement projects.


• Comfortable working on-site in a production environment in Tecate, Baja California, and collaborating with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), IATF 16949 Internal Auditor, or Automotive Core Tools certification.


• Experience supporting automotive customers and OEM requirements.


• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, AIAG standards, and automotive electronics manufacturing processes.


• Experience with supplier development, supplier audits, and PPAP approval activities.