Manufacturing Quality Engineer - PCB Manufacturing

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems that ensure products and manufacturing processes meet company and customer requirements. This position supports continuous improvement initiatives, investigates quality issues, and works cross-functionally to improve product quality, reduce defects, and maintain customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality standards, inspection methods, and testing procedures for products, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Perform and support quality inspections, including First Article Inspection (FAI), CMM inspection, and blueprint review utilizing GD&T.
• Investigate internal and customer quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage customer RMAs, nonconforming material, and quality documentation while ensuring timely resolution of quality concerns.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier quality activities, including audits and corrective action follow-up.
• Develop quality documentation, work instructions, and training materials, and provide technical support to production and inspection personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary degree or technical training in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• Manufacturing quality experience required; PCB manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with CMM, FAI, root cause analysis, CAPA, and RMAs.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and ISO quality systems is a plus.

About AdvancedPCB

AdvancedPCB, with over 40 years of experience, is a leading manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The company features six manufacturing sites: Aurora, Colorado, our headquarters, Santa Clara, two in Southern California, Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Chandler Arizona. Currently, the company is viewed as over $100 Million; 180,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space with over 480 employees, making APCT one of the largest privately held printed circuit board manufacturers in North America. Advanced PCB offers Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as well as 401K.

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

This position requires access to controlled technical data and/or participation in activities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, all applicants must be U.S. persons, as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee/asylee status). Candidates who do not meet ITAR eligibility requirements will not be eligible for employment in this position.

AdvancedPCB is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law (EEOC).

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