What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Quality Engineer position at Sierra Circuits?
Location: San Jose, CA
Department: Quality Engineering
Employment type: Full-time
Job description:
We are looking for a detail-oriented Process Quality Engineer to join our San Jose team. In this role, you will work closely with our CAM and Manufacturing teams to ensure that all PCB fabrication and assembly processes meet Sierra Circuits’ high quality standards. You will drive continuous improvement, perform audits, lead root-cause analyses, and support corrective/preventive actions across production.
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with CAM and Manufacturing teams to define and maintain quality benchmarks
- Conduct routine audits, inspections, and internal process reviews
- Identify defects, analyze quality data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant industry standards
- Lead root-cause investigations using FMEA, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and other tools
- Work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions and recommend process improvements
- Maintain quality documentation, prepare reports, and update stakeholders regularly
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in process quality and manufacturing reliability
Required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline
- 2–4 years experience in quality assurance or a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of ISO standards, Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and auditing techniques
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability and willingness to work in rotational shifts