SMT Quality Assurance Engineer

Compal; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Compal USA Technology seeks an SMT Quality Assurance Engineer to support QA activities for SMT and PCBA manufacturing of AI servers and enterprise tech solutions. You will maintain the QMS, develop inspection standards, conduct audits, lead root cause investigations, and drive continuous quality improvements.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production to ensure conformance to customer requirements and IPC standards from NPI through mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of quality assurance experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality auditing.
• Experience with SMT processes, AOI, X-Ray inspection, ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection standards, and quality documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and CAPA methodologies.
• Support NPI by developing quality control plans and validating production readiness.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and customer quality audits while supporting corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to establish product acceptance criteria.
• Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and IPC requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance overall product quality.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

CAPA

ISO 9001 knowledge

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

AOI systems

X-Ray inspection

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Compal USA Technology is a leading advanced manufacturing company specializing in the production of next-generation AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions.

With rapidly expanding operations in Taylor and Georgetown TX, we are investing more than $235 million in manufacturing infrastructure and creating up to 1,500 careers in Central Texas. Guided by our commitment to Building Tomorrow, we combine innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture to shape the future of technology manufacturing.

Position Summary

Compal USA Technology is seeking a detail-oriented SMT Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality assurance activities for Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and PCBA manufacturing of next-generation AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions. This role is responsible for maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS), developing inspection standards, conducting audits, leading root cause investigations, and driving continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production teams to ensure products meet customer requirements, IPC standards, and internal quality expectations from New Product Introduction (NPI) through mass production.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, inspection standards, and quality documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and CAPA methodologies.
• Support NPI by developing quality control plans and validating production readiness.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and customer quality audits while supporting corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to establish product acceptance criteria.
• Train production personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and IPC requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance overall product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• 3–5+ years of quality assurance experience in SMT, PCBA, or electronics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality auditing.
• Experience with SMT processes, AOI, X-Ray inspection, ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• ASQ CQE/CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt, or IPC certification is preferred.

Why Join Compal USA Technology?

At Compal USA Technology, you'll join one of the world's leading electronics manufacturing companies as we continue expanding our U.S. operations. You'll have the opportunity to influence planning decisions that directly support production excellence, customer satisfaction, and supply chain performance while working alongside talented professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What You'll Gain:

• Be part of a rapidly growing U.S. manufacturing operation backed by a global technology leader.
• Play a key role in optimizing demand planning and inventory performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain.
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and enterprise planning systems.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement initiatives.