Quality Engineer

HR on Demand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR On Demand is seeking a Quality Engineer to own QA for SMT and electronics assembly lines in a fully onsite Texas manufacturing environment. You will establish quality processes and documentation from the ground up and lead root-cause analyses with 8D/SCAR/CAPA alongside process, test and manufacturing teams (and the Taiwan HQ).

Candidates should have 5–8 years in electronics quality, strong PFMEA, SPC and PPAP experience, ISO 9001 familiarity, and a proven track record improving yield and

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in quality engineering or quality assurance in electronics/hardware manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: PPAP, SCAR, CAPA, SPC, PFMEA, 8D.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in a production environment.
• Comfortable working fully onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own quality assurance and inspection standards for SMT and electronics assembly production.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues (e.g., 8D, SCAR, CAPA).
• Monitor quality metrics (SPC, PFMEA, FAI) and drive continuous improvement to raise yield and reduce scrap.
• Support SMT process quality, including solder paste/SPI, AOI, X-ray, and ICT results.
• Create and maintain quality documentation: control plans, work instructions, SOPs, and inspection criteria.
• Help establish and maintain the site QMS in line with ISO 9001; support internal and customer audits.
• Manage material review board (MRB) and incoming quality control (IQC) processes.
• Partner with Process, Test, and Manufacturing teams to prevent quality escapes.

Skills

Quality engineering

Quality assurance

PPAP

SCAR

CAPA

SPC

PFMEA

8D

Root-cause analysis

On-site manufacturing

Automotive SMT experience

Education

ISO 9001 certification

Six Sigma / ASQ CQE

Job description

HR On Demand (HROD) is a Texas-based, full-service HR partner helping global companies establish and grow their U.S. operations. We provide end-to-end HR solutions - from talent acquisition and payroll to compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Backed by Fortune 500 HR leadership experience, we help businesses build compliant, high-performing teams and navigate the complexities of the U.S. market with confidence.

We're posting this role on behalf of our client, a leader in robotics and intelligent optical systems.

Role Overview

Own quality assurance, inspection standards, and continuous improvement for SMT and electronics assembly lines. Hands-on, on-site role helping build quality processes and documentation from the ground up. Work closely with manufacturing, process, and test teams, as well as the Taiwan headquarters

Key Responsibilities

• Own quality assurance and inspection standards for SMT and electronics assembly production
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues (e.g., 8D, SCAR, CAPA)
• Monitor quality metrics (SPC, PFMEA, FAI) and drive continuous improvement to raise yield and reduce scrap
• Support SMT process quality, including solder paste/SPI, AOI, X-ray, and ICT results
• Create and maintain quality documentation: control plans, work instructions, SOPs, and inspection criteria
• Help establish and maintain the site QMS in line with ISO 9001; support internal and customer audits
• Manage material review board (MRB) and incoming quality control (IQC) processes
• Partner with Process, Test, and Manufacturing teams to prevent quality escapes

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years in quality engineering or quality assurance in electronics/hardware manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: PPAP, SCAR, CAPA, SPC, PFMEA, 8D
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives in a production environment
• Comfortable working fully onsite in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive industry SMT experience (IATF 16949 a plus)
• Hands-on SMT line quality experience
• ISO 9001 experience or certification
• Strong quality documentation experience (control plans, SOPs, work instructions)
• Six Sigma or ASQ CQE certification
• Experience in a greenfield site or new line ramp-up