Quality Engineer - CM Production Support - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to support production and ensure world-class quality standards at our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) in Atlanta, GA, and Monterrey, Mexico. In this role, you will drive improvements, mitigate risks, and lead containment actions to maintain high-quality standards with a focus on PCBA production.

In Short

• Act as the primary point of contact for all production-related quality issues at the Atlanta and Monterrey CM sites.
• Lead containment actions as needed to maintain production quality and mitigate risks.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on quality issues, and establish and verify Corrective Actions at CMs.
• Lead investigations into failures and determine Root Cause Analysis.
• Travel to CM sites and suppliers, up to 50-75% of the time, to oversee production quality and support improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at CMs, ensuring adherence to production quality standards and de-risking manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with the CMs to improve manufacturing processes, optimize workflows, and enhance production efficiency.
• Develop and implement inspection procedures for critical dimensions and sampling plans for Incoming and Outgoing Quality Control (IQC/OQC) at CM and supplier facilities.
• Evaluate supplier performance, analyze quality data, and generate metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by identifying potential quality risks at CMs during all phases of the product life cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering with a focus on PCBA production and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record in de-risking production processes and driving improvements in a CM setting.
• Strong knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) with experience in analyzing data and implementing controls.
• Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, with hands-on experience in metrology, inspection methods, and failure analysis techniques.
• Expertise in Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), and Geometric Design and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with root cause analysis, structured problem-solving techniques such as Ishikawa, 5-Why, and 8D methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive improvements at CMs and work closely with engineering and program management teams.
• Certified Quality Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent.
• Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefit.