SMT Supplier Quality Engineer (IQC/SQE)

Compal; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compal USA Technology is seeking an SMT Supplier Quality Engineer (IQC/SQE) to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance of supplier materials for SMT/PCBA manufacturing. You will drive supplier qualification, IQC, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced electronics environment.

With collaboration across Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and suppliers, you will lead root cause analyses, support NPI, ECO/ECN, and maintain quality documentation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to quality engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and supplier performance management.
• Strong 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 QMS requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on supplier quality, process capability, and defect prevention.

Skills

SQE

IQC

8D

5 Whys

Fishbone

CAPA

PFMEA

SPC

ISO 9001

Lean Manufacturing

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MES

Microsoft Excel

Quality reporting tools

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

The SMT Supplier Quality Engineer (IQC/SQE) is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of supplier-provided materials used in Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing. This role oversees supplier qualification, incoming quality control (IQC), supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure components meet customer, regulatory, and company quality standards.

Working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and suppliers, the SMT Supplier Quality Engineer drives supplier performance, resolves quality issues through structured root cause analysis, supports New Product Introduction (NPI), and helps maintain a high-performing supply chain in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) or Incoming Quality Control (IQC) experience in SMT, PCBA, EMS, or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience working 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, Quality Management Systems (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 Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt, or related quality certification is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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.