Quality Engineer

TDK-Lambda Americas•Chula Vista, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a strong foundation in quality assurance and quality management, with a preference for candidates with a background in engineering or applied science who can demonstrate a working understanding of electronics and electronic components. While a degree in electrical or electronic engineering is preferred, it is not mandatory. The position involves supporting development and design engineering with qualification activities, conducting failure analysis of electronic components, interfacing with global manufacturing facilities and suppliers, investigating manufacturing processes, managing ISO 9001 compliance, analyzing returned units, preparing corrective action requests, reviewing change orders, monitoring PPM data, and supporting product environmental compliance. The role also involves collaborating with internal departments and external customers to resolve quality issues. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) or equivalent in engineering or an applied science discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience and/or training in quality assurance and quality management.
A foundational, working level understanding of electronics and electronic components.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, reports, and legal documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Competency with software like MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Degree or formal background in electrical or electronic engineering.
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
Experience with ISO 9001, QMS, failure analysis, and corrective actions.
ISO training.

Responsibilities

Support development and design engineering with qualification activities on new and existing products, including evaluation plans and first article visual inspection of PCB assemblies and components.
Conduct failure analysis of electronic components to support evaluation activities.
Interface with global manufacturing facilities and suppliers to research quality problems and maintain quality standards.
Investigate electronic assembly manufacturing processes to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Manage ISO 9001 compliance and QMS, including internal audits, certification audits, and CAPAs.
Work with design engineering, manufacturing teams, and customers to analyze failures in returned units and generate failure analysis reports.
Prepare and issue Corrective Action Requests, risk assessments, and process holds for product and process-related problems.
Review and approve change orders for quality impacts.
Monitor and evaluate monthly PPM (Parts Per Million) data from global manufacturing sites, analyze trends, and address quality performance issues.
Support Product Environmental Compliance activities, such as RoHS, REACH, and Conflict of Minerals regulations.
Collaborate with internal departments and external customers to resolve Quality issues related to products and processes.