Associate QA Engineer: Root Cause & Process Improvement

Silicon Forest Electronics, a subsidiary of Impact Electronic Solutions; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Forest Electronics is seeking an Associate Quality Assurance Engineer in Vancouver, WA to join the Quality team. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and handle corrective actions, PFMEA ownership, and cross-functional improvements to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, conducting LPA audits, coordinating CAPA activities, and supporting suppliers and customers on quality issues while maintaining QMS goals and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have hands-on experience with root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Experience developing PFMEA and participating in cross-functional reviews.
• Familiarity with CAPA systems and quality metrics is preferred.
• Experience in PCBA manufacturing or similar quality environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead corrective and preventive actions and track follow-ups.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement improvements.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and monitor QMS goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers on quality issues.
• Own PFMEA and conduct layered process audits (LPA).
• Support manufacturing in root cause identification for non-conformances.
• Assist in audits and maintain 5S and environmental standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

5 Why / 8D problem solving

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

LPA audits

CAPA systems

J-STD standards

Job description

Silicon Forest Electronics is seeking an Associate Quality Assurance Engineer in Vancouver, WA to join the Quality team. You will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and handle corrective actions, PFMEA ownership, and cross-functional improvements to ensure product quality.

Responsibilities include root cause analysis, conducting LPA audits, coordinating CAPA activities, and supporting suppliers and customers on quality issues while maintaining QMS goals and 5S standards.