Sr Quality Engineer
Salcomp Manufacturing USA11 months ago
Arlington, TX, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-driven and analytical Sr Quality Engineer to support and enhance quality assurance processes in our electronics manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will ensure that all products meet internal and external quality standards through rigorous inspection, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
Work Environment: Electronics manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment, testing stations, and cleanroom areas (as applicable). Use of ESD protection and adherence to safety protocols required. May involve occasional travel to suppliers or customer sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems to ensure compliance with industry standards (IPC, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.).
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality issues.
- Analyze data from inspection and testing processes (e.g., AOI, X-ray, functional tests) to identify trends and improve yields.
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) reviews to ensure quality requirements are defined and met.
- Develop inspection and testing protocols for PCBAs, components, and finished goods.
- Lead and support internal audits, customer audits, and third-party quality system audits.
- Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality (PPAP, FAI, SCAR).
- Train production and inspection personnel on quality procedures and product standards.
- Create and maintain documentation such as quality plans, control plans, FMEA, and process flows.
- Leadership experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within the electronics or high-tech manufacturing industry.
- Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, THT, reflow, conformal coating, and final assembly.
- Proficient in quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, and SPC.
- Familiarity with inspection standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and ESD controls.
- Experience with statistical software (Minitab, JMP) and ERP/MES/QMS systems.
- Certification in Six Sigma, ASQ CQE, or ISO Internal Auditor is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Required Skills
Pareto Analysis
THT
8D Problem Solving
New Product Introduction (NPI)
5 Whys
ISO 9001
SCAR
PPAP
CAPA
FMEA
Conformal Coating
IPC Standards
Electronics Manufacturing Processes
Internal Auditing
Root Cause Analysis
Reflow Soldering
AOI Testing
Final Assembly
Quality Systems Implementation
FAI
Functional Testing
SPC
Six Sigma
SMT
IATF 16949
X-ray Inspection