Quality Engineer

LeoForce; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

Generous PTO + sick leave

Exponential growth opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce in Lake Forest, CA, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain quality processes in electronics manufacturing. You will support SMT/PCBA production, lead RCA/CAPA efforts, and drive continuous improvement across engineering, operations, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, and J-STD-001 compliance, FMEA, SPC, and data analysis to reduce defects, approve FAI, control plans, PFMEAs, and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 4+ years of Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, 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.

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 CAPA using 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 improvements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to build quality into processes from the start.
• Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards and customer requirements.
• Review and approve FAI, control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, including supplier CAPA and performance tracking.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Inspection methods

Soldering processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

SPC

FMEA

CAPA

Job description

Job Description

Lake Forest,CA, US

6875478

2 hours ago

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

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

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

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