Quality Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking a Quality Engineering Manager to lead a hands-on quality organization in an EMS/PCBA environment. This 100% onsite, full-time role focuses on driving product quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across manufacturing.

You will manage quality engineers, mentor teams, and coordinate with operations and customers to resolve issues quickly. Ideal candidate has extensive experience with PCBA/box build, advanced problem-solving skills,

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of quality experience in an EMS environment.
• Minimum 3 years of quality leadership or management experience.
• Hands-on PCBA and Box Build manufacturing experience.
• Customer-facing quality management including escalations, audits, and complaints.
• Expertise in root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA, and corrective action programs
• Experience supporting SMT, Through-Hole, Functional Test, Final Inspection, and NPI.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Drive continuous improvement, defect reduction, yield improvement, and reducing scrap/rework
• Lead and develop quality engineering teams.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Customer-facing quality

Tools

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

IPC standards

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.