Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Floor Quality Ownership

• Take ownership of daily quality performance on assigned production lines (FPY, DPPM, customer-reported defects)
• Conduct structured daily floor walks using defined route maps and inspection checklists
• Respond immediately to production line emergencies; make stop-line decisions in coordination with production and the Quality Manager
• Conduct first-line investigation on common SMT/DIP defects (tombstoning, cold solder, shorts, BGA voids) and escalate complex issues with proper data

2. Local Quality Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the local quality team of 10+ members: assign tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver skills training
• Identify and elevate strong team members; coach underperformers through structured root-cause approach (training gap vs. tools gap vs. discipline issue)
• Build a culture of accountability and structured execution on the production floor
• Coordinate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and process teams to resolve daily quality issues

3. Customer Build Reports & Technical Communication

• Own end-to-end preparation of customer build reports — submitted to Quality Manager for final review
• Adapt to varying customer templates and technical specifications; learn new requirements quickly for each new project
• Support customer audits and on-site visits: prepare documentation, coordinate logistics, drive corrective actions to closure

4. Quality Improvement & Non-Conformance Handling

• Lead 8D report writing in English for customer complaints and major internal NCRs
• Apply QC tools (5-why, fishbone, SPC, basic FMEA) to drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Identify chronic quality issues proactively (e.g., elevated DPPM trends) and initiate improvement projects before they escalate to customer complaints
• Coordinate non-conforming product disposition with the Quality Manager and customs team

5. Quality System Execution

• Execute and maintain ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 procedures under the direction of the Quality Manager
• Update Control Plans, work instructions, and visual aids based on field findings and improvement results
• Ensure local team compliance with established procedures and inspection standards (IPC-A-610 Class 2/3)

QualificationsRequired

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Equivalent technical experience considered (TSU + 5 years of relevant experience acceptable)

Language Skills

• English: Professional working proficiency — required for direct communication with North American customers and the Quality Manager; ability to write technical reports, 8D documents, and lead customer technical meetings

Work Experience

• 3–5 years of quality experience in PCBA or electronic manufacturing
• Hands-on SMT process quality experience (mandatory) — direct exposure to reflow, solder paste inspection, AOI, and common defect troubleshooting
• Some leadership experience: formal team lead role OR demonstrated informal leadership (mentoring junior staff, leading projects, training others)
• Experience writing technical reports in English for customer submission

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 (does not need to be the primary architect, but should understand the framework and execution requirements)
• Proficient in IPC-A-610 (Class 2 minimum, Class 3 preferred)
• Proficient in 7 QC tools, 8D methodology, basic FMEA, CPK
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with MES systems

Soft Skills

• Floor presence — comfortable spending significant time on the production line, not behind a desk
• Resilience — able to handle peak periods of intense activity (build phases, customer audits) with extended hours when required
• Learning mindset — open to mentorship from a senior Quality Manager; comfortable asking questions and applying feedback
• Cross-cultural collaboration — able to work effectively with Chinese management style while bridging communication with the local Mexican team
• Structured execution — preference for defined processes, checklists, and documented results over ad-hoc problem solving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per hour

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person