Junior Quality Engineer — FAI & CAPA in Electronics

Emerald Technologies; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

401K with company match

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive work environment

Training and development

Community service programs

Employee appreciation events

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to support product quality and process compliance in a high-reliability EMS environment. You will perform First Article Inspections, AS9102 documentation, nonconformance investigations, and plan quality documentation to support production and customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years in electronics manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA, quality engineering, QA, or related field.
• Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 documentation preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001; IPC certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality systems, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform FAI and prepare AS9102 documentation for customer products and assemblies.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements for compliance.
• Inspect and report nonconforming materials and processes.
• Assist with root cause investigations and CAPA activities.
• Support audits by preparing quality records and participating in audits.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation for production and customer needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

AS9102 familiarity

Job description

Emerald Technologies in Brea, CA is seeking a Junior Quality Engineer to support product quality and process compliance in a high-reliability EMS environment. You will perform First Article Inspections, AS9102 documentation, nonconformance investigations, and plan quality documentation to support production and customer requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2–5 years in electronics manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.