Quality Engineering Manager

Joseph Michaels International; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineering Manager for our Fremont area, CA operation. This role oversees quality across PCBA and Box Build manufacturing, leads a quality engineering team, and drives defect reduction and process improvements to meet ISO and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EMS quality, 3+ years in leadership, strong root cause analysis and CAPA skills, plus experience with audits, customer escalations, and NPI support.

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 with PCBA and Box Build manufacturing.
• Customer-facing quality management experience including 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.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

8D CAPA

Continuous improvement

Customer facing

Team development

EMS/PCBA

Education

ASQ CQE/CQM

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

IPC-610

J-STD-001

IPC-7711/7721

Job description

Quality Engineering ManagerFREMONT AREA, CA — 100% onsite

Salary Range: $130,000–$150,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of quality experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
• Minimum 3 years of quality leadership or management experience.
• Strong 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.

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.

Type: direct hire