Hands-On Quality Engineering Leader — EMS/PCBA

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager in the Fremont area, CA. This 100% onsite role leads the quality function for EMS PCBA/Box Build environments, aligning with manufacturing and customer teams to uphold quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in ISO-quality systems, CAPA/8D processes and a proven track record of reducing defects and scrap while developing a high-performing quality engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of quality experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
• Minimum 3 years of quality leadership or management experience.
• Hands-on PCBA and Box Build manufacturing experience.
• Customer-facing quality management including escalations, audits and complaint resolution.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA and corrective action programs.
• Experience supporting SMT, Through-Hole, Functional Test, Final Inspection and NPI processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100 and IATF 16949.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, defect reduction and scrap/rework reduction.
• Ability to lead and develop a quality engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality engineering team and manage customer quality expectations.
• Drive corrective actions and CAPA programs to reduce defects and scrap.
• Oversee audits, root cause analyses and 8D problem solving.
• Support SMT, Through-Hole, Functional Test and NPI processes to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

EMS quality experience

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

8D, CAPA, corrective actions

Customer-facing quality

Defect reduction

Team development

PCBA/Box Build expertise

ISO standards knowledge

Job description

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager in the Fremont area, CA. This 100% onsite role leads the quality function for EMS PCBA/Box Build environments, aligning with manufacturing and customer teams to uphold quality standards.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in ISO-quality systems, CAPA/8D processes and a proven track record of reducing defects and scrap while developing a high-performing quality engineering team.