Quality Engineer / Quality Manager

Position Summary:

• The Quality Engineer / Quality Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for electronic products.
• This position involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams to develop, implement, and monitor quality control processes and systems.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics and quality engineering principles, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Leads and prioritizes the activities of Quality Engineer Technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Quality Assurance: Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures for electronic components and systems (i.e. Control Plans)
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and support, to resolve quality-related issues and enhance product performance.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify root causes of quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and monitor effectiveness.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed quality documentation including quality metrics (i.e. Scrap).
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of Six Sigma, Lean, and other methodologies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as IATF16949, IPC-A-610 standards, and RoHS compliance.
• Leadership: Leads and prioritizes the activities of Quality Engineer Technicians

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience with minimum of 3-5 years in quality engineering within the electronics industry including strategic decision making within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics design, manufacturing processes, and quality control methods. Knowledge of electronics industry standards (i.e. IPC-A-610, IATF16949), Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing, Flow Diagrams, FMEA's, Control Plans, Statistics, and fixture development based on part GD&T.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, adept at interacting with cross-functional teams and plant personnel at all levels, with solid organizational and interpersonal abilities. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with customers and suppliers.
• Project Management: Ability to facilitate and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability to use basic measurement tools (Multimeter, LCR, height gauge, caliper, micrometer, bore gauge, indicator, etc.), statistical analysis tools and quality management software.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to conduct root cause analysis using various problem-solving techniques including Six Sigma, Red X, 5 Why, 8D, 5-phase.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (i.e. Six Sigma, CQE) are a plus.