Quality Engineering Manager

SPG; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Fremont area, CA is seeking a hands-on quality leader for a 100% onsite, full-time role. The position offers a salary range of $130,000–$150,000 and requires deep EMS/PCBA manufacturing quality experience with leadership responsibility.

Ideal candidates will drive continuous improvement, manage customer quality issues, and lead a quality engineering team to deliver defect reductions and higher yields in high‑volume manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of quality experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
• Minimum 3 years of quality leadership or management experience.
• Hands-on experience with PCBA and Box Build manufacturing.
• Proven customer-facing quality management experience, including customer escalations, audits, and complaint resolution.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, and corrective action programs.
• Experience supporting SMT, Through-Hole, Functional Test, Final Inspection, and NPI processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems and compliance, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, yield improvement, and reducing scrap/rework.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop quality engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering initiatives across EMS/PCBA manufacturing.
• Manage customer quality and escalation handling to ensure satisfaction.
• Drive measurable improvements in manufacturing quality and customer outcomes.
• Develop and coach the quality engineering team to meet stringent quality targets.

Skills

EMS experience

Quality leadership

PCBA & Box Build

Customer-facing quality management

Root cause analysis

SMT & Through-Hole

NPI support

Quality systems knowledge

Continuous improvement

Lead quality engineering teams

Job description

FREMONT AREA, CA — 100% onsite
Salary Range:$130,000–$150,000
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Requirements:

1. Minimum 8 years of quality experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
2. Minimum 3 years of quality leadership or management experience.
3. Strong hands‑on experience with **PCBA and Box Build manufacturing
4. Proven customer‑facing quality management experience, including customer escalations, audits, and complaint resolution.
5. Strong expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, and corrective action programs
6. Experience supporting SMT, Through‑Hole, Functional Test, Final Inspection, and NPI processes
7. Knowledge of quality systems and compliance, including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
8. Experience driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, yield improvement, and reducing scrap/rework
9. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop quality engineering teams

Preferred: ASQ CQE/CQM certification, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, and working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-7711/7721.

Ideal Candidate: A hands‑on quality leader from an EMS/PCBA manufacturing environment who can manage customer quality, lead a quality engineering team, and drive measurable improvements in manufacturing quality and customer satisfaction.