Senior Quality Engineer - Electronics & Manufacturing

Actalent

California

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in California to support product and process quality across the lifecycle. You will investigate quality issues, perform root-cause analysis, and lead CAPA activities to improve reliability and performance.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, and Operations to implement effective quality improvements. The role requires experience in electronics manufacturing, familiarity with ISO 9001 and QMS practices, and strong data-driven

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required.
5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
Experience in electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environments (PCBA, SMT, board-level products).
Quality Engineering experience supporting manufacturing and product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, CAPA, and corrective action methodologies.
Experience with electronics manufacturing quality including PCBA quality and related processes.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and internal audits, regulatory/compliance requirements.
Ability to develop quality metrics, analyze trends, and present data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

Support product and process quality activities across the product lifecycle, including development, manufacturing, validation, and sustaining engineering.
Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and lead corrective actions to improve quality, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues and drive improvements.
Support product validation, reliability testing, environmental testing, and qualification activities.
Develop, update, and maintain quality documentation, including inspection criteria and test plans.
Review changes, deviations, and engineering updates for quality and regulatory compliance.
Analyze quality trends, field returns, and manufacturing data to identify systemic issues and defect-reduction opportunities.
Monitor quality metrics, prepare reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Support internal audits and QMS activities to improve quality processes and practices.
Serve as a technical quality resource to guide problem solving and testing requirements.
Contribute to new product introduction by supporting validation and reliability testing plans.
Apply 8D, Fishbone, CAPA and related methodologies to complex issues.
Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to strengthen manufacturing quality systems.
Prepare and deliver presentations on quality performance and improvement initiatives.