Electronics QA & Quality Leader — EMS Manufacturing

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Frederick, MD is assisting an established electronics manufacturer to hire a seasoned Quality Manager. You will lead the quality team on the production floor and partner with engineering and operations to drive improvements.

This hands-on leadership role requires IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 expertise in a regulated EMS setting and a focus on continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in EMS or electronics manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading or managing a quality function.
• Strong knowledge of production-line quality processes.
• Experience with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
• AS9100 familiarity desired.
• Experience with corrective actions and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of quality inspectors, technicians, engineers, and automated inspection personnel.
• Set priorities for the quality group based on production demands and customer requirements.
• Monitor manufacturing to ensure workmanship and quality.
• Maintain adherence to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Coordinate documentation for initial production builds, inspections and quality records.
• Maintain inspection and testing practices throughout the process.
• Investigate quality issues and lead corrective actions.
• Perform root-cause analysis and assess quality risks.
• Review quality metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support external audits and customer quality reviews.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering to address quality concerns.
• Recruit, train, and develop quality staff.
• Promote continuous improvement across the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality systems

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

AS9100

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Frederick, MD is assisting an established electronics manufacturer to hire a seasoned Quality Manager. You will lead the quality team on the production floor and partner with engineering and operations to drive improvements.

This hands-on leadership role requires IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 expertise in a regulated EMS setting and a focus on continuous improvement and quality excellence.