Quality Engineer (PCB Manufacturing)

AdvancedPCB Holdings, Inc.; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AdvancedPCB is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the Quality Management System and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. The role focuses on generating quality reports, KPI data, MRB coordination, and investigations into quality issues, RMAs, and process gaps, with close customer interface.

The candidate will maintain training, calibration, and document control systems, participate in internal audits, and assist in sustaining AS9102/IPC requirements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; 3-5 years PCB manufacturing experience in QA.
• IPC Certification.
• Experience with quality systems and data control.

Responsibilities

• Generate quality reports and KPI charts.
• Organize MRB meetings and investigations.
• Interface with customers and assist root cause corrective actions.
• Maintain quality documents and data controls.

Skills

Quality management

KPI reporting

Communication

Auditing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Support Quality Management System and Manufacturing Process Continuous Improvement.

Essential Job Function

• Generating Quality Reports.
• KPI charts/data.
• Organize MRB Meetings.
• Participate in investigations for quality issues, RMA’s, process issues, etc.
• Customer interface.
• Root Cause Corrective Action. Issue/verify effectiveness of Corrective/Preventive Action.
• Maintain quality system documents and data control (procedures, work instructions, and forms).
• Maintain training system-database.
• Issue training records.
• Update database when complete.
• Perform Internal Audits/follow ups.
• Assist customer source inspection. Requested, performed, logged in & out.
• Customer complaints assist QC with/update paperwork issues.
• Maintain calibration system-database.
• Schedule.
• New equipment.
• Maintain certifications.
• Perform XRF validations bi-annual for all programs in system, fix minor items & coordinate service.
• Weekly Ionic Contamination verification.
• Assist all when forms/documents are needed.
• Update and post SPC charts for TS&E.
• Collect, download, and send out temperature/humidity weekly.
• Locate missing traveler/history packages.
• Assist in maintaining Commercial, Customer, and Military Qualifications.
• Participate and assist in Manufacturing Operations as required to support company goals. This may include rework, inspection, or similar activities.
• Issue inspection stamps.
• Maintain supply and issue tape for tape testing.
• Maintain supply of Gold & Nickel rework pens (log issuance).
• Prepare AS 9102 forms for Final Inspection as needed.
• Double check certification packages/AS9102 FAIRs for customer qualification orders or any other deemed necessary by a manager.
• Travelers: Place all documents in order, ensure all sign offs, log where they go (OC or Scan), verify lab log completed correctly.
• RMA’s: Issue, receive, close, Credit-Credit rebill memos, log-database.
• Maintain Customer, Military, IPC, and Industry specifications.
• Send/track/log all Military (monthly) and Commercial (as required) test coupons and mounts to outside services. Maintain log out & in.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position requiring availability to work during standard business hours and mandatory weekend overtime when needed to meet production goals. Shifts may include weekends when schedule details are provided in advance.

Work schedule is 1st Shift | Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Essential Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering capacity.
• 3-5 years of experience in the PCB manufacturing industry, with a focus in the Quality function.
• IPC Certification.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management System.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Proficient at reading blueprints, military, commercial, and customer specifications.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing various software programs including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at a desk working on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Walking on uneven surfaces.
• Bending at the head and neck.
• Bending at the waist.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

California Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Annual USD | DOE.

The actual compensation offered is based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant business considerations.

About AdvancedPCB

AdvancedPCB, with over 40 years of experience, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six manufacturing sites: Aurora, Colorado, our headquarters, Santa Clara, two in Southern California, Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Chandler Arizona. Currently, the company is viewed as over $100 Million; 180,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with over 480 employees, making APCT one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America.

AdvancedPCB offers Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as well as 401K.

ITAR Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to controlled technical data and/or participation in activities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee/asylee status). Candidates who do not meet ITAR eligibility requirements will not be eligible for employment in this position.

EEO Statement

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).