Quality Engineer

About Us

AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power, Measurement and Switching applications. We also have deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest possible reliability and quality of the manufacturing processes and products. The Quality Engineer will ensure that Ametek’s products and processes meet established quality standards from supply chain to end user by identifying requirements based on customer needs, implementing quality assurance and quality control methods at the points of quality, identifying issues and opportunities, and developing continuous improvement, corrective and preventive measures.

In addition, the Quality Engineer will set up and monitor QMS procedures and processes and support NPD processes.

• Support implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and processes per ISO 9001.
• Perform internal audits of other department functions for compliance with the QMS.
• Apply strong problem‑solving skills, including supporting complex issues and CARs.
• Support new product development, participate in design reviews, evaluate specifications and control limits for product, components and manufacturing.
• Perform reviews, failure analysis and corrective action reports on reliability and technical issues for both field and internal manufacturing issues.
• Provide training and guidance to Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
• Support quality issues in production lines and nonconforming material disposition.
• Lead quality improvement projects such as reduction of warranty, scrap and yield improvement.
• Support OpEx initiatives and expansion projects.
• Act as Quality POC (Point of Contact) to key customer accounts when assigned.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical competence related to electronics and electromechanical box‑build product assembly manufacturing technology, focusing on consistent quality and reliability.
• Support source inspection process.
• Provide supplier quality engineering support.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or quality (or equivalent industry experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in quality or a similar industry.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001:2015.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

• Developing manufacturing quality standards.
• Capable of using electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, and signal generators.
• Use quality tools such as FMEA, Quality Control Plans, SPC, metrics, and product/process capability analysis.
• Ability to generate reports using Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of IPC 600, IPC 610, and IPC 620 requirements.
• Ability to prepare reports and data for management or customer review.
• Knowledge of circuits, technical circuits and mechanical designs with strong decision‑making, judgment and analytical ability.
• Power BI proficiency.

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with matching.
• FSAs, HSA with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Fast‑paced environment with opportunities for career advancement within AMETEK business units and across other AMETEK entities.

This job operates in both a professional office and an electronics manufacturing environment.

The position requires the ability to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The role may require lifting office products and supplies up to 30 pounds.

San Diego, California.

Salary: $85,000 – $110,000 USD (Salaried). Exempt from incentive.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with over $7.5 billion in annual sales, 22,000 colleagues worldwide, and a commitment to sustainability, safety and innovation.

AMETEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation due to disability should contact 1 (866) 263‑8359.