Senior SMT Quality Engineer: NPI & Process Excellence

Compal; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Compal USA Technology, a leader in AI servers and cloud infrastructure, seeks an SMT Quality Engineer to drive product quality in SMT/PCBA manufacturing. You will lead failure analysis, SPC, CAPA, PFMEA, and ISO 9001 compliance, partnering with multiple engineering teams to ensure high-yield, quality-ready production for next-generation devices.

The role focuses on audits, continuous improvement, and supporting NPI through quality planning and validation activities, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in SMT/PCBA or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Failure Analysis, SPC, CAPA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and ISO 9001.
• Experience with IPC-A-610; IPC-J-STD-001 certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with AOI, SPI, X-Ray inspection, BGA inspection, and quality analysis tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MES systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SMT/PCBA product quality through audits, inspections, failure analysis, and process improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and CAPA methodologies.
• Monitor SPC data, analyze quality trends, and improve yield, FPY, and process capability.
• Develop and maintain ISO 9001 quality documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Support customer audits, complaint investigations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct internal process audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements.
• Support NPI by developing quality plans, inspection criteria, PFMEAs, and validation activities.
• Participate in ECO/ECN reviews and prepare quality metrics and reports for management.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

CAPA management

PFMEA

ISO 9001 knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP/MES

AOI/SPI/X-ray inspection tools

Excel

Job description

Compal USA Technology, a leader in AI servers and cloud infrastructure, seeks an SMT Quality Engineer to drive product quality in SMT/PCBA manufacturing. You will lead failure analysis, SPC, CAPA, PFMEA, and ISO 9001 compliance, partnering with multiple engineering teams to ensure high-yield, quality-ready production for next-generation devices.

The role focuses on audits, continuous improvement, and supporting NPI through quality planning and validation activities, with opportunities for growth