Quality Engineer – Electronics & NPI Process Leader

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality processes for electronics manufacturing, including SMT/PCBA lines and NPI support. You will lead RCA/CAPA activities, track metrics, and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality engineering for electronics, strong IPC knowledge, and hands-on inspection experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a leading

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.

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

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis (RCA)

CAPA

IPC standards

SPC

FMEA

Lean/Six Sigma

AOI/X-ray inspection

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Jobot in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality processes for electronics manufacturing, including SMT/PCBA lines and NPI support. You will lead RCA/CAPA activities, track metrics, and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality engineering for electronics, strong IPC knowledge, and hands-on inspection experience. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a leading