Quality Manager

Austin Circuit Design; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Circuit Design in Richardson, Texas is looking for a lead quality assurance professional to oversee quality systems in electronics manufacturing. You will partner with various teams to enhance quality through all stages of production. Essential qualifications include 5+ years in quality within electronics manufacturing environments and familiarity with various industry standards. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB assembly, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with IPC standards, ISO environments, and regulated manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality systems and quality assurance activities across electronics manufacturing operations.
• Oversee inspections, nonconformance handling, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
• Track and improve quality KPIs including yield, defects, rework, and returns.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Lead quality systems and quality assurance activities across electronics manufacturing operations.

Oversee inspections, nonconformance handling, CAPA, and root cause analysis.

Partner with engineering, sourcing, project management, and manufacturing teams to improve quality from prototype through production.

Support customer, supplier, and internal audits.

Track and improve quality KPIs including yield, defects, rework, and returns.

Drive supplier quality and vendor performance improvement.

Ensure compliance with applicable customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

Train teams on quality procedures and workmanship expectations.

5+ years of quality experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB assembly, or similar environments.

Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and continuous improvement.

Experience with IPC standards, ISO environments, and regulated manufacturing requirements.

Familiarity with SMT, through-hole, box build, and electromechanical assembly.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with AS9100, ISO 13485, ITAR, RoHS, and supplier audits.

Background in aerospace, medical, IoT, or other quality-sensitive industries.

Prior team leadership experience.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.