Quality Engineer

Jobot; Lake Forest (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Jobot is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong electronics manufacturing experience to support quality systems, product reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive defect reduction, support NPI, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IPC standards.

Join a team focused on processes that prevent defects, collaborate across engineering and production, and advance quality metrics while supporting audits and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT/PCBA/EMS).
• Strong IPC standards knowledge (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001).
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Lean/Six Sigma).
• Hands-on inspection methods (AOI, X-ray, functional testing).
• Knowledge of soldering processes and PCB assembly.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in quality systems documentation and data analysis.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and procedures in electronics manufacturing.
• Support SMT/PCBA production lines, including soldering processes, inspection standards, and assembly quality.
• Lead RCA and CAPA using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
• Monitor KPIs (FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework) and implement improvement initiatives.
• Support NPI to embed quality from the start.
• Conduct internal and external audits as needed, ensure ISO 9001 and IPC compliance.

Connaissances

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

CAPA

IPC standards knowledge

Inspection methods

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Outils

SPC

FMEA

Lean/Six Sigma

AOI

X-ray

Description du poste

• Exponential growth opportunities

Job details:

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

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.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with match
• Generous PTO + sick leave
• Exponential growth opportunities

Job Details

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
• 4+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, defense)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES quality modules

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