Electronics Quality Engineer — IPC, CAPA & SPC Expert

HP PRECISION, INC.

San Marcos (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 63,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hughes Circuits Inc. in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen its assembly team. You will develop and maintain quality management systems for PCBAs and electronic assemblies, performing inspections and contributing to supplier quality and process control.

The role requires 3–5 years of quality engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and knowledge of IPC standards. This onsite, full-time position offers 40–46 USD hourly pay and opportunities to lead CAPA and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering.
  • Experience with failure analysis and CAPA methodologies.
  • Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and maintain quality management systems for PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
  • Create and execute inspection plans for incoming, in-process, and final products, ensuring compliance with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
  • Lead defect analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventative actions for common assembly issues.
  • Monitor production data, yield, and defect trends using SPC tools to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support SMT and THT assembly processes, control plans, PFMEA and work instructions.
  • Manage nonconforming materials, perform audits, and evaluate suppliers including corrective actions.
  • Train operators and inspectors on quality standards and best practices.
  • Ensure proper calibration of test equipment, maintain ESD controls, follow safety protocols, and uphold 5S standards.
  • Prepare and present quality reports and metrics to management and customers.
  • Comply with all company policies and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

IPC J-STD-001
IPC-A-610
SPC tools
Quality management systems
Root cause analysis tools

Job description

Hughes Circuits Inc. in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer to strengthen its assembly team. You will develop and maintain quality management systems for PCBAs and electronic assemblies, performing inspections and contributing to supplier quality and process control.

The role requires 3–5 years of quality engineering experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and knowledge of IPC standards. This onsite, full-time position offers 40–46 USD hourly pay and opportunities to lead CAPA and

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