Quality Engineer

Jma Wireless; Woodard (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JMA Wireless in Syracuse, NY seeks a Quality Engineer to lead APQP/PPAP-driven quality initiatives on new and existing products. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to drive First Pass Yield, reduce nonconformances, and establish scalable quality systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in quality engineering with APQP/PPAP ownership, strong statistics skills, and experience implementing IATF-related controls and Lean process mapping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer with ownership of APQP and PPAP.
• Deep experience with APQP, PPAP, Design/Process FMEA, and Control Plans.
• IATF 16949 familiarity preferred.
• Advanced statistics knowledge: SPC, Cpk/Ppk, Gage R&R/MSA.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Lean principles and process mapping experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP implementation across new products and existing product lines.
• Develop PPAP packages, Control Plans, and FMEA for new and changing products.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system.
• Monitor, compile, and drive action from first-pass yield, nonconformance, and RMA data with cross-functional teams.
• Support product development and production through design release and change approvals, FMEA design and analysis, and QA planning.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Identify measurement and metrology technologies and evaluate new measurement strategies.
• Conduct internal and external audits and determine corrective actions.
• Lead capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and Gage R&R/MSA; report findings.
• Train and mentor quality technicians and cross-functional partners on APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and problem-solving methods.
• Apply Lean to guide improvements, including process mapping and flow diagrams.
• Interpret technical documentation and testing specifications; produce clear technical writing.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

Six Sigma

SPC / Cpk / Ppk

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer, to bring structured - data-driven quality engineering discipline that is rooted in methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA - to the production floor. This role will continue to build the quality planning framework by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive First Pass Yield, reduce nonconformances, and establish repeatable, scalable quality systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology across new product introduction and existing product lines, bringing structure the team does not currently have.
• Develop and maintain PPAP packages, Control Plans, and Process/Design FMEAs for new and changing products.
• Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system.
• Monitor, compile, and drive action from First Pass Yield, Quality Nonconformance, and RMA data with cross-functional teams to improve product and process performance.
• Support product development and introduction to production through design release and change approvals, FMEA design and analysis, and quality assurance planning.
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure products conform to approved specifications.
• Identify measurement and metrology technologies and strategies; evaluate and recommend new technologies for measurement, inspection, and test.
• Conduct internal and external audits, including closing out findings, creating audit reports, and determining corrective actions.
• Compile statistical data and lead capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and Gage R&R / MSA studies on new and existing equipment; report findings and recommendations.
• Train and mentor quality technicians and cross-functional partners on APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Apply Lean principles to guide improvements, including process mapping and flow diagrams.
• Interpret technical documentation and testing specifications; produce clear technical writing and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within automotive or aerospace manufacturing, with hands-on ownership of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Deep, practical experience with APQP, PPAP, Design/Process FMEA, and Control Plans - able to stand these up in an environment where they don't yet exist.
• IATF 16949 familiarity preferred but not required for certification purposes, but valuable as a signal quality system discipline.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics: SPC, probability, Cpk/Ppk, Gage R&R/MSA.
• Advanced root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, fishbone); Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills to lead and work with operational teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Superior project management, organizational, and time management skills; self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude.
• Lean understanding as a guide for implementing improvements, with demonstrated ability to create flow diagrams and process maps.
• Strong technical reading, interpretation, and writing skills for specifications and quality documentation.

$90,000 - $100,000 a year

The US national annual base salary range for this is $90,000 - $100,000. The range includes base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.