Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of the Quality Management System and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain internal audit programs.
• Participate in external supplier audits and ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Support quality inspection activities by interpreting and applying appropriate acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to improve processes, strengthen compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support customer source inspection activities and ensure readiness of required documentation and products.
• Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage SCAR, CAR, and ICAR activities and maintain accurate records through timely closure.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate customer and regulatory audits, including ISO 13485, NADCAP, and AS9100 audits.
• Develop, update, and maintain quality procedures in accordance with applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Review, train, and support personnel in the preparation and accuracy of AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and other quality methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with established safety procedures and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Quality Engineering, preferably within an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronics inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of IPC standards, including IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600.
• Knowledge of AS9100D, MIL-STD-883, and aerospace and defense quality requirements.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with corrective and preventive actions, supplier quality, audits, and quality documentation.
• Ability to train and mentor employees and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with quality, data analysis, and productivity software.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and 5S methodologies.
• Must be a US Citizen or Legal US Permanent Resident due to ITAR requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 Certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification.
• Knowledge of IPC WHMA-A-620.
• Experience with NASA 8739 and IPC space-related requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• PMI PMP Certification.