Process Quality Engineer

Sierra Circuits; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Circuits is seeking a detail-oriented Process Quality Engineer to join our San Jose team. You will collaborate with CAM and Manufacturing to uphold PCB fabrication and assembly quality, conduct audits, and drive CAPA improvements.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics engineering, 2–4 years in QA or manufacturing, and strong knowledge of ISO standards, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and auditing techniques. Rotational shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years experience in quality assurance or a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and auditing techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CAM and Manufacturing teams to define and maintain quality benchmarks
• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and internal process reviews
• Identify defects, analyze quality data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards
• Lead root-cause investigations using FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other tools
• Work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions and recommend process improvements
• Maintain quality documentation, prepare reports, and update stakeholders regularly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in process quality and manufacturing reliability

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Auditing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Process Quality Engineer to join our San Jose team. In this role, you will work closely with our CAM and Manufacturing teams to ensure that all PCB fabrication and assembly processes meet Sierra Circuits' high quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with CAM and Manufacturing teams to define and maintain quality benchmarks
• Conduct routine audits, inspections, and internal process reviews
• Identify defects, analyze quality data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards
• Lead root-cause investigations using FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other tools
• Work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions and recommend process improvements
• Maintain quality documentation, prepare reports, and update stakeholders regularly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in process quality and manufacturing reliability

Required skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline
• 2-4 years experience in quality assurance or a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO standards, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and auditing techniques
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability and willingness to work in rotational shifts