Senior Quality Engineer - Mid-Day Shift (NVD)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foxconn is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive product quality across PCBA and system-level manufacturing processes. You will act as a technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers and customers, leading data-driven investigations and corrective actions to ensure quality standards are met.

The role emphasizes Supplier Quality Management, IQC, and NPI, with an expectation of strong electronics manufacturing experience and cross-functional problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven approach to yield, defect and reliability data.
• Experience with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards for complex PCBA.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Supplier Quality across component and material supply chains, ensuring internal and customer requirements are met.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding and audits to ensure capability and readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Quality Scorecards and metrics.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ISO standards and internal quality systems.
• Act as escalation point for supplier-related quality issues with internal and external stakeholders.
• Own Incoming Quality Control (IQC) processes and non-conforming material disposition (MRB).
• Support line-side containment and rapid resolution of material issues affecting production.
• Collaborate with SMT, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production stability.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, CAPA, Fishbone and 5-Why.
• Support NPI activities including FAI, qualification builds, and pilot to mass production transitions.
• Provide quality leadership during audits and customer interactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Quality data analysis

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

Excel

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer - Mid-Day Shift (NVD)

SAP Consultant
Locations: San Jose (NVD)
Business Units: CESBG
Job Classification: Exempt
Summary
Foxconn is seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior 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
Shift: Mid-Day (~12:30PM-9:00PM