Quality Engineer, FAI & AS9102 (Aerospace Electronics)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA/FSA

401K with company match

PTO

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive work environment

Training & development

Community service initiatives

Employee appreciation events

Referral program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emerald Technologies, an EMS provider for OEM customers, seeks a Junior Quality Engineer to support high-reliability electronics manufacturing. You will perform FAI, AS9102 documentation, nonconformance investigations, and inspection planning to ensure regulatory and customer quality standards are met.

The role requires a detail-oriented, analytical candidate with 2–5 years in electronics manufacturing and familiarity with IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-5 years in electronics manufacturing or related field.
• Experience with FAI and AS9102 documentation preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001; IPC cert is a plus.
• Familiarity with quality systems, CAPA, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and prepare AS9102 documentation for customer products and assemblies.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOMs, and customer requirements for compliance.
• Inspect, document, and report nonconforming materials and processes per procedures.
• Assist root cause investigations, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support audits by preparing quality records and participating in audit activities.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation to support production and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Production to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

CAPA familiarity

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerald Technologies, an EMS provider for OEM customers, seeks a Junior Quality Engineer to support high-reliability electronics manufacturing. You will perform FAI, AS9102 documentation, nonconformance investigations, and inspection planning to ensure regulatory and customer quality standards are met.

The role requires a detail-oriented, analytical candidate with 2–5 years in electronics manufacturing and familiarity with IPC standards.