QA Manager: High-Reliability PCB Manufacturing

Pioneer Circuits, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 89,400 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pioneer Circuits, a leading U.S. PCB manufacturer, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. This role partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to raise quality performance across processes.

The candidate will oversee audits, CAPA, MRB/TRB activities, and customer-facing quality initiatives, ensuring timely resolution of findings and robust quality planning for new qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive QA leadership in PCB/electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 QMS.
• Strong understanding of rigid, flex, and rigid-flex PCB manufacturing processes.
• Experience with aerospace/defense industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the QA team with clear priorities and accountability.
• Oversee QA operations, inspections, and quality-system responsibilities to meet requirements.
• Oversee contract and purchase-order quality reviews before production; guide high-risk requirements.
• Lead QMS with compliance to AS9100, ISO9001, MIL specs and customer requirements.
• Drive CAPA with root cause analysis and long-term effectiveness.
• Manage audits (AS9100, DLA, NADCAP) and corrective actions.
• Monitor quality metrics and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Quality management systems

Aerospace quality

Problem solving

Lean/Six Sigma

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5+ years QA leadership in PCB/electronics

AS9100/ISO9001 experience

Tools

ProCIM

MIL/aerospace quality requirements

Job description

Pioneer Circuits, a leading U.S. PCB manufacturer, seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. This role partners with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to raise quality performance across processes.

The candidate will oversee audits, CAPA, MRB/TRB activities, and customer-facing quality initiatives, ensuring timely resolution of findings and robust quality planning for new qualifications.