Quality Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in the Fremont area is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineering Manager to lead a growing team. On-site role overseeing PCBA and box-build manufacturing, driving quality improvements and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in EMS quality, 3+ years in leadership, and deep experience with ISO 9001/13485, AS9100 and IATF 16949. You will own root cause analysis, 8D/CAPA programs, and partner with customers on escalations and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of quality experience in EMS environments.
• 3+ years of quality leadership.
• Hands-on PCBA and box build manufacturing experience.
• Proven customer-facing quality management including escalations.
• Strong root cause analysis, 8D, CAPA and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting SMT, Through-Hole, FCT, NPI.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS9100, and IATF 16949.
• Drive continuous improvement and scrap/rework reduction.
• Experience leading quality engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quality engineering team.
• Manage customer quality engagements and resolutions.
• Drive manufacturing quality improvements and yield improvements.
• Oversee audits and supplier and internal processes.
• Collaborate with operations to reduce defects.

Skills

EMS quality leadership

PCBA & Box Build

Customer-facing QM

Root cause analysis (8D/CAPA)

Process improvement

ISO 9001/13485/AS9100/IATF16949

Manufacturing quality management

Team leadership

Education

ASQ CQE/CQM certification

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

IPC-A-610 knowledge

IPC-7711/7721 knowledge

Tools

IPC standards knowledge

ISO/IATF auditing experience

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.