Quality Engineer-1

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Quality Engineer based in Austin, TX. You will maintain quality programs, develop inspection procedures, and drive continuous improvements across products and processes. The role reports to Paola Flores and supports data-driven decision making.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in high- tech electronics, with PFMEA, control plans, 8D problem solving, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration with engineers and regulators is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 6 years of engineering experience in high-tech electronics.
• Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plan and 8D problem solving.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical instructions.
• Experience with testing and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality engineering programs and standards.
• Develop and implement inspection and testing procedures.
• Lead data collection, analysis, and reporting of quality metrics.
• Direct teams on measurement and testing activities.
• Coordinate corrective actions and audits.
• Collaborate with Product Engineers and QA Managers on issues.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies as needed.
• Ensure data integrity and availability of quality data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Data analysis

Mathematical proficiency

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

PFMEA

Control plan

8D problem solving

PDCA

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Measuring tools

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Summary:

The "Quality Engineer" will be based in Austin, Texas, reporting to Paola Flores.

What a typical day looks like:

In this role, you will be maintaining quality engineering programs, standards and improvements within the organization.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Must be knowledgeable with PFMEA, control plan, problem solving, 8D, PDCA, root cause analysis, analytic thinking and data analysis skills.
• Holds up Product Engineers and Quality Program Managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues.
• Assures data availability and integrity for all quality related data. Consolidates and reports quality results.
• Initiates corrective action requests as needed and tracks to satisfactory completion.
• Assists with development and implementation of quality audits.
• In charge of developing, applying, revising and maintaining quality standards for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment.
• Explores reports and returned products and recommends corrective action.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement and research of equipment and facilities.
• Approves product, process and equipment qualifications.
• Provides liaison to various regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Use of the following tools may be required:
• Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics. May require various PCB operations.
• Testing: oscilloscope, cable and harness testing, trouble shooting, component testing, logic analyzer.
• Inspection: bare board, systems, components, cable and harness, microscope, measuring tools.
• Mechanical & Electrical Tools: taps and dies, alignment tools, measuring tools. Office skills: telephones, data entry, office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation package.
• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex's functional standards.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Typically requires some knowledge of computerized electronic test equipment and programming.
• Demonstrates advanced functional and technical skills and basic process skills. Demonstrates advanced/thorough knowledge of the function and Flex business.
• Typically requires skill and troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and overview of the entire test process and the ability to train others.
• Demonstrates advanced operations, technical and people and/or process skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business. Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/ processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).