Quality Engineer

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a detail-driven Quality Engineer to champion product reliability for PCB manufacturing. You will lead root cause analysis, implement CAPA, and ensure adherence to IPC-A-610/620 and AS9100/ISO 9001 across SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies.

You’ll collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to validate new processes, review inspections, and drive continuous quality improvements through data-driven methods and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing environments (SMT, Through-Hole, Reflow, Wave Solder).
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610/620, AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems, and data-driven problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Pareto, etc.).
• Proficiency with quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis (SPC).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production quality performance and lead root cause analysis for nonconformances, escapes, and yield issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring problems.
• Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspection verification for SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to validate new processes, tooling, and equipment from a quality standpoint.
• Review MPIs, customer specifications, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and other applicable standards.
• Analyze defect and rework data to identify trends and drive process and quality improvements.
• Support DFM reviews, ECOs, and MRB activities to ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality decisions.
• Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory) and maintain quality system compliance.
• Provide quality training and guidance to production operators and technicians.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

Statistical analysis (SPC)

8D

5 Whys

Pareto

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-driven Quality Engineer to champion product reliability and ensure every assembly meets the highest customer and industry standards. You’ll work cross-functionally with Production, Process, and Engineering teams to prevent defects, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout our PCB manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

Monitor production quality performance and lead root cause analysis for nonconformances, escapes, and yield issues.

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring problems.

Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspection verification for SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies.

Collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to validate new processes, tooling, and equipment from a quality standpoint.

Review MPIs, customer specifications, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and other applicable standards.

Analyze defect and rework data to identify trends and drive process and quality improvements.

Support DFM reviews, ECOs, and MRB activities to ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality decisions.

Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory) and maintain quality system compliance.

Provide quality training and guidance to production operators and technicians.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

Experience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing environments (SMT, Through-Hole, Reflow, Wave Solder).

Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610/620, AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems, and data-driven problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Pareto, etc.).

Proficiency with quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis (SPC).

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance:

Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.