EMS Quality Engineering Manager: PCBA & Process Improvement

Ashton North LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in the Fremont area is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineering Manager to lead a growing team. On-site role overseeing PCBA and box-build manufacturing, driving quality improvements and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EMS quality, 3+ years in leadership, and deep experience with ISO 9001/13485, AS9100 and IATF 16949. You will own root cause analysis, 8D/CAPA programs, and partner with customers on escalations and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of quality experience in EMS environments.
• 3+ years of quality leadership.
• Hands-on PCBA and box build manufacturing experience.
• Proven customer-facing quality management including escalations.
• Strong root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting SMT, Through-Hole, FCT, NPI.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Drive continuous improvement and scrap/rework reduction.
• Experience leading quality engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quality engineering team.
• Manage customer quality engagements and resolutions.
• Drive manufacturing quality improvements and yield improvements.
• Oversee audits and supplier and internal processes.
• Collaborate with operations to reduce defects.

Skills

EMS quality leadership

PCBA & Box Build

Customer-facing QM

Root cause analysis (8D/CAPA)

Process improvement

ISO 9001/13485/AS9100/IATF16949

Manufacturing quality management

Team leadership

Education

ASQ CQE/CQM certification

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

IPC-A-610 knowledge

IPC-7711/7721 knowledge

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

ISO/IATF auditing experience

Job description

Ashton North LLC in the Fremont area is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineering Manager to lead a growing team. On-site role overseeing PCBA and box-build manufacturing, driving quality improvements and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EMS quality, 3+ years in leadership, and deep experience with ISO 9001/13485, AS9100 and IATF 16949. You will own root cause analysis, 8D/CAPA programs, and partner with customers on escalations and audits.