Senior Quality Engineer, Uninterruptible Power Source

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in San Diego, California, to ensure high reliability and quality in manufacturing processes. The role involves leading quality initiatives and collaborating across all organization levels to enhance product quality and compliance with established standards.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience within a quality function in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Responsibilities

• Establish and incorporate QMS procedures and processes per industry standards.
• Lead internal audits for compliance with quality management systems.
• Champion activities to investigate and eliminate quality problems.
• Participate in new product development and create specifications.
• Lead reviews and corrective actions on reliability and technical issues.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer relationship management

Leadership in technical analysis

Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001

Knowledge of electronics manufacturing

Proficiency with MS Office

Experience with ERP systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest possible reliability and quality of Manufacturing processes and products. The Senior Quality Engineer will ensure that AMETEK’s products and processes meet established quality standards from the supply chain to the end user by identifying requirements based on customer needs, implementing quality assurance and quality control methods at the points of quality, identifying issues and opportunities, and developing continuous improvement, corrective, and preventive measures. In addition, the Senior Quality Engineer will set up and monitor QMS procedures and processes as well as support NPD processes. This cross‑functional role frequently interacts with management and customers to provide technical assistance related to product expectations, failure analysis, and other quality considerations. The role requires a heightened sense of urgency in resolving quality matters in a fast‑paced environment and the ability to travel to Orange, CA for 6+ weeks for training.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and incorporate Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and processes per ISO 9001, AS9001, AS5553A and Customer Special Requirements.
• Work collaboratively with all levels of the organization in AMETEK Programmable Power’s goals and objectives.
• Lead internal audits of other departments for compliance to the QMS. ECO‑QA Review/Approval.
• Champion activities to investigate and eliminate internal and external quality problems using problem‑solving techniques for determining containment, root cause, and corrective/preventive action solutions along with verification actions.
• Participate as required in new product development, perform HALT, analyze data and perform design reviews to create acceptance criteria, specifications and control limits for product, components and manufacturing.
• Lead reviews, failure analysis and corrective action reports on reliability and technical issues for both field and internal manufacturing issues.
• Direct efforts of Quality Technicians and other staff as assigned. Support MRB activities.
• Support quality issues in production lines and nonconforming material disposition.
• Lead quality improvement projects such as reduction of warranty, scrap and yield improvement.
• Support OpEx initiatives and expansion projects.
• Act as Quality POC (Point of Contact) to key customer account assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical competence related to electronics and electromechanical box build product assembly manufacturing technology, focusing on consistent quality and reliability.
• Review product documentation packages to comply with customer or government contract requirements and provide source inspection support.
• Provide supplier quality engineering support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing or Quality.
• 6 years of experience within a quality function in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to lead and facilitate a group of technical experts in root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001:2015.
• Knowledge of product manufacturing, assembly, test, and inspection processes.
• Capable of using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, Signal Generators, etc.
• Use of quality tools FMEA, Quality Control Plans, SPC, Metrics and Product/Process Capability to ensure quality attainment via process validation.
• Knowledge of complex circuits, technical circuits and mechanical designs.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Word, Power BI and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, SAP, and Business solution systems such as Sales Force.
• ASQ Quality Engineer Certified preferred.
• Experience with power supplies or data acquisition systems is a plus.
• Experience with IPC 600, IPC 610, and IPC 620 requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports and present data to the Management team or key customers.
• Power BI proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Exciting, fast‑paced environment where you could make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office and an electronics manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds.

Location

San Diego, California

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 110,000
• Salary Maximum: 140,000
• Incentive: No
• Disclaimer: The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].