SMT/PCBA Supplier Quality Engineer – Quality Excellence

Compal

Georgetown (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Compal USA Technology is seeking a SMT Supplier Quality Engineer (IQC/SQE) to ensure supplier materials meet stringent quality standards for SMT/PCBA manufacturing. You will audit suppliers, set incoming inspection standards, and lead structured root-cause actions to prevent defects.

Close collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality is essential in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or IQC experience in SMT, PCBA, EMS, or electronics manufacturing.
Experience with PCB manufacturers, electronic component suppliers, or contract manufacturers.
Strong knowledge of supplier audits, supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and supplier performance management.
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, CAPA, PFMEA, and SPC.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001, QMS, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, and electronics manufacturing quality standards is preferred.
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), MES, Microsoft Excel, and quality reporting tools.
ASQ CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or related quality certification is preferred.
Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, qualify, and audit suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
Develop and maintain incoming inspection standards for PCBs, electronic components, and mechanical parts.
Investigate incoming material quality issues and lead supplier corrective actions (SCARs) using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and CAPA methodologies.
Monitor supplier performance through quality metrics, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support incoming quality inspections and disposition of non-conforming materials.
Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues and improve material quality.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, supplier qualification, and Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECN).
Maintain supplier quality documentation, audit reports, inspection records, and quality metrics.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards, customer specifications, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Drive continuous improvement projects focused on supplier quality, process capability, and defect prevention.