Quality Assurance Lead – Electronics EMS

Unigen; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Job summary

Unigen, headquartered in Newark, California, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the quality assurance and control functions within an EMS environment, ensuring assemblies comply with IPC standards and customer specifications. This role supervises quality inspectors and drives RCA/CAPA while promoting continuous improvement in Newark, CA.

The position requires 3+ years of EMS quality experience, IPC CIS/CIT certification, and strong leadership and communication skills; ISO/AS standards

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of quality experience in EMS or electronics manufacturing.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or Trainer (CIT) required.
• Experience with QMS systems, inspection tools, and statistical analysis.
• Proficient in reading schematics, assembly drawings, BOMs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the quality inspection team across Incoming Inspection, SMT, through-hole, final assembly, and test processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IPC standards (IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711-7721) and customer-specific requirements.
• Train and certify inspectors and operators on IPC workmanship standards.
• Lead internal audits, process audits, and product inspections to verify conformance.
• Coordinate Material Review Board (MRB) and support timely disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive actions (CAPA) using tools like 5 Why, Fishbone, or 8D.
• Monitor and analyze Quality metrics (First Pass Yield, DPMO, defect trends), reporting to management with actionable insights.
• Interface with customers on Quality issues, Audits, and Product Returns (RMA).
• Support the implementation of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949 quality systems as applicable.
• Lead or participate in lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, SPC).

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Statistical analysis

Reading schematics

ISO standards

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

QMS systems

Inspection tools

Minitab

Job description

Unigen, headquartered in Newark, California, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the quality assurance and control functions within an EMS environment, ensuring assemblies comply with IPC standards and customer specifications. This role supervises quality inspectors and drives RCA/CAPA while promoting continuous improvement in Newark, CA.

The position requires 3+ years of EMS quality experience, IPC CIS/CIT certification, and strong leadership and communication skills; ISO/AS standards