Quality Senior Engineer

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Process Control & Improvement

• Develop and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
• Monitor and analyze process performance using statistical tools (SPC, Cp/Cpk).
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce variation and improve yield.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and corrective actions.

Defect Reduction & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into process-related quality issues using 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure quality readiness for new products.
• Validate process capability and quality controls during pilot builds and ramp-up.

Training & Documentation

• Train operators and technicians on quality standards, inspection techniques, and process controls.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date quality documentation and records.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Quality teams to resolve issues and meet quality goals.
• Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in supplier quality or manufacturing quality within EMS or electronics industry.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA processes (SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, etc.).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and ESD standards.
• Proficient in quality tools: SPC, FMEA, 8D, DOE, and control charts.
• Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), X-ray, and ICT.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
• Exposure to medical, automotive, or industrial electronics standards.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with QMS software and MS Office tools.