Quality Engineering Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mid-level Quality Technician to lead our quality assurance efforts and drive compliance within our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be directly responsible for managing and maintaining our ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems.

You will perform hands-on functional quality assurance testing on high-value electronic products in low-to-medium volume production (hundreds of units annually, typically 20–50 units per day). Working with established test software and documented procedures, you will also play a pivotal role in developing quality test plans and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new product introductions. This position includes supervisory oversight of 1–2 junior quality technicians/assistants.

Qualifications & Skills

Required Experience & Education

• Education: Associate degree in Electronics, Quality Technology, Engineering, or equivalent technical trade certification / military training. High school diploma with equivalent years of direct experience also accepted.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on quality technician experience in electronic manufacturing or high-tech assembly environments.
• ISO Expertise: Proven track record working directly within ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified environments (Internal Auditor certification is a strong plus).
• Supervisory Experience: Prior experience leading, mentoring, or delegating tasks to junior staff or lab assistants.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in running electronic test software and operating standard lab bench equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and electromechanical assembly schematics, PCB layouts, wire harness drawings, and BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Experience writing technical documentation and manufacturing work instructions in conjunction with AI.
• Familiarity with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) prevention protocols.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving ability with high attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-starter capable of managing daily operational testing while advancing long-term ISO compliance goals.

Preferred Qualifications ( will be trained otherwise )

• IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-600 certification (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies).
• ASQ Certification (Certified Quality Inspector - CQI, Certified Quality Technician - CQT, or Certified ISO Auditor).
• Familiarity with environmental compliance guidelines (RoHS, REACH, WEEE).

Key Responsibilities

ISO Management & Compliance (9001 & 14001)

• Act as a key lead for maintaining and auditing ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Plan and conduct internal quality and environmental audits; assist during external registrar audits.
• Facilitate Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone), and non-conformance reporting (NCR).
• Ensure environmental aspects, impacts, and waste management practices align with ISO 14001 guidelines.

Electronic QA Testing & Operations

• Perform daily electro-mechanical testing and functional verification on finished electronic products using automated and semi-automated test software.
• Execute bench testing using standard electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers).
• Maintain test logs, inspect mechanical assemblies, and record daily throughput metrics (20–50 units/day).
• Identify, quarantine, and document non-conforming materials or assemblies.

Procedure Development & Quality Engineering Support

• Author, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), test protocols, and quality checklists for current and incoming product lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and NPI (New Product Introduction) teams to define quality criteria and build test procedures for new product lines.
• Calibrate and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and lab tooling, ensuring proper traceability.

Product Assembly

• Build first articles of new products to document build quality standards.
• Teach other assembly techs how products should be built in conjunction with engineering and senior production staff.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Direct, train, and mentor 1–2 quality assistants/technicians in day-to-day testing and inspection tasks.
• Manage daily workload distribution to meet shipment schedules while maintaining strict quality standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Bonus (performance based)
• PTO
• Paid maternity/paternity leave

Compensation

Based on years of experience in related field.

We kindly request that recruiting agencies, staffing firms, and third-party recruiters refrain from contacting us regarding this role or reaching out to our team members. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent to any employee will be considered property of the company, and no fees will be paid under any circumstances.