Electronics QA Engineer – NPI & Process Improvement

Jobot; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong electronics manufacturing experience to support quality systems, product reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will drive defect reduction, support new product introductions (NPI), and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The role is based in Lake Forest, CA with great pay and benefits. Candidate should have 4+ years in electronics QA, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred.
• 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, or EMS).
• Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Hands-on experience with inspection methods (AOI, X-ray, functional testing).
• Knowledge of soldering processes, reflow ovens, and PCB assembly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in quality systems documentation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and procedures within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Support SMT/PCBA production lines, including soldering processes, inspection standards, and assembly quality.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Monitor and analyze key quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework) and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts to ensure quality standards are built into processes from the start.
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), and customer-specific requirements.
• Review and approve first article inspections (FAI), control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, including supplier corrective actions and performance tracking.]
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• COMPANY NAME: JobotKEY POINTS: Electronics QA, ISO IPC compliance, NPI support

Skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AOI

X-ray inspection

SPC

FMEA

CAPA

Job description

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong electronics manufacturing experience to support quality systems, product reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will drive defect reduction, support new product introductions (NPI), and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The role is based in Lake Forest, CA with great pay and benefits. Candidate should have 4+ years in electronics QA, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and hands-on