Quality Engineer (Hardware & Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Quality Management

• Lead quality assurance activities across electronic and mechanical manufacturing and assembly lines.
• Define quality gates, inspection checkpoints, and manufacturing quality control processes.
• Drive implementation of quality standards throughout production.

Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Quality

• Lead, monitor, and audit electronic (EMS) and mechanical contract manufacturers.
• Qualify suppliers and subcontractors and approve manufacturing processes.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and drive continuous supplier performance improvement.

Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead engineering investigations to identify root causes of manufacturing and product quality issues.
• Analyze quality data and failure trends.
• Define, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why).

Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and lead process improvement projects.
• Reduce scrap rates and improve First Time Yield (FTY).
• Establish quality KPIs and monitor improvement initiatives.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support product transfers from R&D to manufacturing.
• Define quality requirements during engineering documentation.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, assembly packages, and product release.
• Monitor engineering change implementation and ensure the latest revisions are used in production.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure personnel competency at subcontractor facilities through training programs, work instructions, audits, and preventive actions.
• Review, approve, and monitor production deviations and non-conformances.
• Participate in product reliability and regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports for management, operations, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external suppliers.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer in a hardware manufacturing environment.
• Extensive hands-on experience working with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of quality management standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Deep understanding of electronic manufacturing processes, including PCB, PCBA, SMT, and IPC standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal, enclosures, painting/coating, complex mechanical assemblies, tolerancing, and fits.
• Proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions using methodologies such as CAPA, 8D, and 5-Why.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives independently.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including R&D, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of operational and logistics processes.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-oriented skills.
• Professional assertiveness and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (mandatory).