Senior Quality Engineer Electronics / PCBA

Overview

On Site
$95,000 - $105,000
Full Time

Skills

Senior Quality Engineer
QA Engineer
PCBA
SMT
Electronics Manufacturing
NPI
Failure Analysis
Root Cause
Lean
Six Sigma
J-STD-001
IPC-A-610
Supplier Quality
Manufacturing Quality
Continuous Improvement
San Jose

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer Electronics / PCBA
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Quality Engineer to ensure exceptional product quality across PCBA and system-level manufacturing.
This role serves as a key technical liaison between engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing teams driving continuous improvement, failure analysis, and flawless execution during New Product Introduction (NPI) and production builds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead quality reporting, data review, and defect trend analysis across PCBA and system-level processes.

  • Perform in-depth root-cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

  • Oversee NPI quality readiness, including first-article inspection, process validation, and manufacturability checks.

  • Partner with internal teams and suppliers to manage quality escalations and ensure timely resolution.

  • Review and validate supplier Failure Analysis (FA) reports for accuracy and alignment with expectations.

  • Support audits, process reviews, and cross-functional quality improvement projects.

  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians on quality methods and tools.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years experience in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

  • Strong understanding of SMT, PIH, RMA repair, and PCBA manufacturing processes.

  • Proficiency in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and other electronic assembly standards.

  • Hands-on experience analyzing yield, test, and defect data.

  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional teams through corrective action and continuous improvement.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing NPI-to-mass-production transitions.

  • Exposure to silicon or mechanical manufacturing environments.

  • Professional certifications such as Six Sigma, Lean, CQE.

  • Multilingual ability (Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese) is a plus.

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