Quality Assurance Engineer; E3

About The Role

The compliance-focused Manufacturing Quality Engineer provides oversight and guidance in manufacturing operations. They coach manufacturing personnel on proper compliance and empower them to identify and elevate quality issues to ensure quality products. Our Manufacturing Quality Engineers play an integral role in ensuring our processes are as efficient as possible.

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits, leveraging a strong understanding of overall production and warehouse operations to address inquiries and guide tours for customers and auditors. Provide support to manufacturing personnel completing post‑audit RCCA activities and perform verification audits based on implemented corrective actions.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) prevention, providing guidance across all manufacturing areas for the development and implementation of the ESD control program.
• Facilitate weekly Quality Review meetings with key stakeholders, presenting comprehensive manufacturing yield data, product metrics, and quality key performance indicators (KPIs) to top manufacturing management and international sites.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis of quality issues and drive effective solutions through collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Customer Quality Management teams, implementing process updates and system validations.
• Support the coordination of external calibrations by scheduling calibration of equipment with vendors and managing end‑to‑end traceability of equipment using an asset management system.
• Proactively review and analyze data trends to identify opportunities for quality‑focused continuous improvement projects.
• Drive improvements in assembly process and product design to reduce workmanship errors.
• Participate in LEAN and KAIZEN initiatives, applying Six Sigma tools and methodologies to achieve significant process enhancements.
• Participate in the Internal Auditing Program and lead process audits.
• Lead cross‑functional walkthroughs of manufacturing processes, documenting observations and non‑conformities, and driving identified issues through to effective and sustainable resolutions.
• Attend Gemba Walks to collect direct feedback from managers and drive actions to closure with manufacturing engineering teams.
• Interpret engineering specifications and requirements documentation to translate new requirements into process updates.

• Experience in managing the ESD program in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing projects using Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Experience in quality auditing for ISO 9001 or equivalent standards.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving complex problems.
• Experience coaching engineers and technicians in problem‑solving.
• Rigorous engineering and leadership skills.
• Experience effectively working with cross‑functional teams and executive management to achieve measurable results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and data analysis software (Minitab).
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workload and deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical or other engineering discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 6+ years’ experience in a high‑mix, medium‑volume hardware manufacturing environment.

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.

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