Quality Engineering Manager

Top Echelon Software, LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead the quality program in an EMS/PCBA manufacturing environment, onsite. Salary $130,000–$150,000, full-time.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years QA experience, 3+ years leadership, strong RCA/8D/CAPA, ISO/IATF knowledge, hands-on PCBA/box build, and a track record of reducing defects and improving yield, with customer-facing responsibilities. Preferred ASQ CQE/CQM and Lean Six Sigma belts.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Quality leadership

PCBA & Box Build

Customer-facing QA

8D CAPA RCA

NPI support

ISO/IATF knowledge

Continuous improvement

Team development

Education

ASQ CQE/CQM certification

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Quality Engineering Manager

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.