Quality Engineer Level 3

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville; Fremont (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Quanta Manufacturing Nashville in Fremont, CA is seeking a Quality Engineer Level 3 to act as technical lead in the Quality team. You will own quality processes, inspection planning, and production monitoring for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and internal standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with Test and Process Engineering and suppliers, analyze data for yield improvements, and lead quality review meetings to present findings and proposed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and implementation of inspection plans for complex or high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal quality standards
• Oversee the review and interpretation of NPI documentation to define inspection points, tools, and quality requirements
• Analyze production quality data to identify systemic trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for production failures and lead the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• May provide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineer level 1 and 2 team members, reviewing their work and ensuring quality standards are met
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Test Engineering, Process Engineering, and suppliers to resolve complex quality issues and drive yield improvement
• Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with quality standards and recommend process adjustments proactively
• Lead quality review meetings, presenting findings, metrics, and proposed improvements to internal stakeholders and management
• Investigate line rejections and verify defect components (LRR/VLRR) , and document findings for further analysis
• Oversee customer-requested inspections for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective reporting
• Support supplier quality management by evaluating supplier performance, addressing material issues, and verifying corrective actions

Connaissances

Quality principles

Manufacturing processes

Excel & data analysis

Root cause analysis

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Description du poste

• Location 5567 Cushing Pkwy,Fremont, CA, 94538,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer Level 3 serves as the technical lead within the Quality team , based on the business need s, this position may oversee complex manufacturing quality activities and guid e junior engineers. This role takes ownership of quality processes, inspection planning, and production monitoring for assigned projects or product lines, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and internal standards. The position provides technical guidance, mentors less experienced team members, and coordinates cross-functional quality initiatives.

The Quality department is responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) to Mass Production (MP) . The team monitors manufacturing performance, analyzes test data, drives yield improvement, and ensures compliance with customer requirements and industry standards. It works closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to identify risks, resolve quality issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of inspection plans for complex or high-impact projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal quality standards
• Oversee the review and interpretation of NPI documentation to define inspection points, tools, and quality requirements
• Analyze production quality data to identify systemic trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement
• Perform advanced root cause analysis for production failures and lead the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• May p rovide technical guidance and mentorship to Quality Engineer level 1 and 2 team members, reviewing their work and ensuring quality standards are met
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Test Engineering, Process Engineering, and suppliers to resolve complex quality issues and drive yield improvement
• Monitor manufacturing processes for compliance with quality standards and recommend process adjustments proactively
• Lead quality review meetings, presenting findings, metrics, and proposed improvements to internal stakeholders and management
• Investigate line rejections and verify defect components (LRR/VLRR) , and document findings for further analysis
• Oversee customer-requested inspections for assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective reporting
• Support supplier quality management by evaluating supplier performance, addressing material issues, and verifying corrective actions

Required Skills/Abilities: (Example of skills set)

• Strong expertise in quality principles, manufacturing processes, and inspection techniques
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools for reporting and trend analysis
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting complex data and identifying systemic trends
• Experience leading root cause investigations and driving corrective and preventive actions across teams
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical oversight and ensuring quality compliance
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities
• Strong problem - solving skills, with the ability to drive efficient improvements in product quality and operational performance.
• Effective communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality , Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field is required .
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required .