Quality Engineer
Job Description
Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Details
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in electronics manufacturing to support quality systems, product reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in driving defect reduction, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and procedures within an electronics manufacturing environment
- Support SMT/PCBA production lines, including soldering processes, inspection standards, and assembly quality
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys
- Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement
- Monitor and analyze key quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework) and implement improvement initiatives
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts to ensure quality standards are built into processes from the start
- Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits as needed
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), and customer-specific requirements
- Review and approve first article inspections (FAI), control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation
- Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, including supplier corrective actions and performance tracking
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred
- 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, or EMS)
- Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001)
- Experience with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Lean/Six Sigma)
- Hands-on experience with inspection methods (AOI, X-ray, functional testing)
- Knowledge of soldering processes, reflow ovens, and PCB assembly
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Proficiency in quality systems documentation and data analysis
A bit about us:
Leading Aerospace Manufacturer | Engineer Opportunity!
Why join us?
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K