Electronics Quality Engineer – NPI & IPC/ISO Champion

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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401K

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer in Austin, TX to support electronics manufacturing, drive defect reduction, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

You will lead quality initiatives across NPI, SPC, PFMEAs, and CAPA while partnering with engineering, operations, and suppliers to deliver robust products and continuous improvements. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred.
• 3+ 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.

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.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

CAPA

Lean Six Sigma

AOI

X-ray

Functional testing

Job description

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer in Austin, TX to support electronics manufacturing, drive defect reduction, and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

You will lead quality initiatives across NPI, SPC, PFMEAs, and CAPA while partnering with engineering, operations, and suppliers to deliver robust products and continuous improvements. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.