Regional Quality Engineer (NVD)

FII; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn Assembly, LLC is seeking a qualified Regional Quality Engineer to ensure product quality across SMT, PCBA, and system assembly. You will drive supplier quality management, IQC processes, and cross-functional problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, CAPA, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet quality standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with data analysis expertise.
• Experience with SMT, PIH, PCBA manufacturing, testing processes, and RMA repair.
• Experience in supplier quality management, audits, corrective actions, and quality system compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics theory, digital/analog circuitry, and PC system architecture.
• Expertise in IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards for complex PCBA and system assembly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Supplier Quality Management including qualification, onboarding, and audits.
• Own Incoming Quality Control processes, defect analysis, and MRB dispositions.
• Ensure product quality across SMT, PCBA, assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA using 8D, 5-Why techniques.
• Support NPI activities from supplier readiness to transition to mass production.

Skills

Yield analysis

SMT/PCBA

Supplier quality management

Root cause analysis

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

MS Office

Job description

Regional Quality Engineer

Locations: San Jose (NVD)
Business Units: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt

Summary

Foxconn is seeking a highly experienced and driven Regional Quality Engineer to join our team. In this critical role, you will ensure product quality across complex PCBA and system-level manufacturing processes while serving as a key technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers. You will lead data-driven investigations, drive corrective actions, and hold partners accountable for meeting quality standards. This position plays a key role in Supplier Quality Management, Incoming Quality Control (IQC), and New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring quality excellence from supplier qualification through mass production. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in electronics manufacturing, supplier quality, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem solving within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Manage supplier quality performance across component and material supply chains, ensuring compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and audit activities, including system, process, and product audits, to ensure supplier capability and production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, including PPM, defect rates, audit scores, and delivery quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Quality Scorecards and performance tracking metrics.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO standards, customer requirements, and internal quality management systems.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supplier-related quality issues and drive timely resolution with internal and external stakeholders.

Incoming Quality & Material Control

• Own the Incoming Quality Control (IQC) process, including inspection criteria development, defect analysis, and non-conforming material disposition (MRB).
• Coordinate suppliers for rapid resolution of incoming material and component issues impacting production.
• Support line-side containment activities, including defect identification, segregation, quarantine, and WIP control.
• Act as the first-line escalation point for supplier- and material-related quality issues affecting manufacturing output.

Manufacturing & Production Quality

• Ensure product quality across SMT, PCBA, system assembly, testing, and repair operations.
• Support real-time production issue containment and resolution for supplier-related quality issues impacting manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate closely with SMT, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Program Management, and Engineering teams to ensure production stability and quality performance.
• Analyze yield, test, defect, and reliability data to identify trends and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities using structured methodologies such as 8D, CAPA, Fishbone, and 5-Why analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce defects, and enhance manufacturing efficiency

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support NPI activities, including supplier readiness reviews, First Article Inspection (FAI), qualification builds, and risk assessments for new materials and processes.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to validate manufacturability, process capability, compliance, and scale-up readiness.
• Support successful transition from prototype and pilot builds to mass production.
• Identify quality risks early in the product lifecycle and implement mitigation plans

Quality Systems & Customer Support

• Support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits by ensuring documentation, traceability, and compliance readiness.
• Interface directly with customers on quality-related issues, escalations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, quality procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior quality engineers and technicians as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with expertise in yield, test, defect, and reliability data analysis.
• Solid understanding of SMT, PIH, PCBA manufacturing, testing processes, and RMA repair.
• Experience with supplier quality management, audits, corrective actions, and quality system compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic theory, digital and analog circuitry, and PC system architecture.
• Expertise in IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards for complex PCBA and system assembly.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong customer service orientation and experience managing escalations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NPI quality management and ramp-to-mass-production transitions.
• Experience in semiconductor, silicon manufacturing, or electronics testing environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes and assemblies.
• Professional certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality system assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with quality tools such as SPC, Minitab, FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• Mandarin language proficiency is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided by employer.
• Supplemental life insurance and long-term disability coverage options available.
• 401K with employer contribution.
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday paid time off for all full-time employees.

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Foxconn Assembly, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I- 9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary Range: $95,000/annum - $105,000/annum