ORT Technician

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to lead QA on the production line, driving defect reduction and integrating lean Six Sigma with CAPA and Quality Management System activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize site projects, allocate resources, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in quality or manufacturing engineering and a BS in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field with 2 years quality/manufacturing experience.
• Three+ years in quality or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.
• Advanced analytics certifications (ASQ CQE/CQA) and Lean Six Sigma helpful.
• Proficient in MS-Office and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem solving, statistical analysis and quality auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Pinpoint production inefficiencies to reduce defect rates and identify root causes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize site projects and allocate resources.
• Apply Six Sigma tools to optimize production, minimize variances and prevent non-conformance.
• Report issues identified during quality activities and propose process improvements.
• Become proficient in MES, SFC, and integrated manufacturing quality systems.
• Handle abnormality data collection and corrective/preventive actions in the QA cycle.
• Prepare CAPEX lists, coordinate customer follow-up, and manage equipment procurement.
• Operate and calibrate REL equipment; support environmental tests as required.
• Ensure QA activities align with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Analytical tools (Six Sigma)

MES systems

CAPA systems

Job description

I. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

• 1. Pinpoint production inefficiencies to reduce defect rates and use analytical tools to identify root causes.
• 2. Works with cross-functional teams to prioritize key site projects and determine appropriate resources and timing; integrate activities using quality principles such as lean Six Sigma with Quality Management System activities such as Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Quality Improvements to assure effectiveness and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements.
• 3. Apply data analysis tools such as, but not limited to six sigma, to optimize the production line, minimize variances, and prevent non-conformance.
• 4. Reports significant issues or developments identified during Quality activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• 5. Becomes proficient in the various workflow systems used at First Quality, including MES, quality data collection systems (SFC) and understands how the systems are integrated within the manufacturing line.
• 6. Process and SFC abnormality handling, quality abnormality data collection, cargo hold/unlock, MIL follow-up. Handle FQA SW related issues and fix SFC issue.
• 7. Capex list readiness and customer coordination follow-up, equipment and fixture procurement, equipment and fixture management.
• 8. Become proficient in the usage of environment testing chambers, vibration machines, and drop testers and how to perform requirement testing regiment as required by the customer.
• 9. Understand how to operate, maintain, and calibrate all REL equipment. Ensure support infrastructure is available for environmental and mechanical equipment.

II. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Manage IPQC team
• Overall QA and process for manufacturing line
• Manage REL Lab team and testing schedule

III. PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline or a technical field with 2 years of quality or electrical manufacturing experience required.

IV. WORK EXPERIENCE

Three or more years in quality or manufacturing engineering strongly preferred.

V. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Highly qualified candidates would have an advanced degree in Analytics and/or ASQ CQA or CQE certification, and/or Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• 2. Experience in technical problem solving, statistical analysis, and quality auditing preferred.
• 3. Good quality awareness and interpersonal communication skills.
• 4. Strong knowledge of MS-Office products.