Shop-Floor Quality Engineer: Problem Solver

South Bay Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Job summary

South Bay Solutions in Fremont, CA is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to strengthen our on-site quality system on a fast-paced manufacturing floor. You will apply advanced quality tools and collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to ensure products meet stringent specifications.

Responsibilities include translating drawings into inspection plans, leading root-cause investigations, and driving corrective actions to reduce defects and improve process capability.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering within manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with shop-floor teams and processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Proficient in quality tools such as PFMEA, SPC, and MSA/Gage R&R.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and customer requirements to translate into manufacturing and inspection specs.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality activities and internal/external audits.
• Perform capability studies, Gage R&R, and SPC analysis to reduce variation.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve quality.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, and change-control activities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Shop-floor experience

Strong problem-solving

Reading drawings & GD&T

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Process Flow Diagrams

8D

5-Why

Fishbone

SPC

MSA & Gage R&R

Process Capability Studies

PPAP

Corrective & Preventive Actions

Job description

South Bay Solutions in Fremont, CA is seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to strengthen our on-site quality system on a fast-paced manufacturing floor. You will apply advanced quality tools and collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to ensure products meet stringent specifications.

Responsibilities include translating drawings into inspection plans, leading root-cause investigations, and driving corrective actions to reduce defects and improve process capability.