Quality Engineer - FPY & Process Improvement (Electronics)

Safari Circuits, LLC.; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Promotion opportunities

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Safari Circuits, LLC. in Otsego, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead proactive quality initiatives across incoming, in-process, and final inspection. You will use data, root-cause analysis and PFMEA to drive improvements in FPY and to reduce nonconformances.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, knowledge of SPC and lean methods, and Six Sigma Green Belt. IPC-A-610/IPC-A-600 knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement methods.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and SPC.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher preferred.
• Experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-600) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide quality expertise for departmental and cross-functional activities.
• Drive proactive defect prevention through PFMEA, control plans, SPC, and mistake-proofing.
• Investigate internal and external nonconformances and lead effective root cause analysis.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities through standardized inspection plans and guide sheets.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Process Engineering to improve process capability and FPY.
• Support new program development, including customer PPAP submissions.
• Investigate and resolve customer quality concerns with a focus on systemic prevention.
• Support supplier quality activities, including incoming NC analysis and supplier CAPA.
• Administer and analyze Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) metrics.
• Support the Quality Management System through quality risk assessments, audits, and data analysis.
• Promote a continuous improvement culture by encouraging early escalation and team-driven problem solving.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Corrective action

Continuous improvement

SPC

Lean manufacturing

Quality management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

IPC standards knowledge (IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-600)

Job description

Safari Circuits, LLC. in Otsego, MI is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead proactive quality initiatives across incoming, in-process, and final inspection. You will use data, root-cause analysis and PFMEA to drive improvements in FPY and to reduce nonconformances.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, knowledge of SPC and lean methods, and Six Sigma Green Belt. IPC-A-610/IPC-A-600 knowledge is preferred.