Quality Engineer (PCB Manufacturing)

AdvancedPCB•Chandler, AZ

19d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Management System and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes at AdvancedPCB, a manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards. The position works with quality reporting, investigations, customer concerns, audits, calibration and training systems, inspection documentation, and manufacturing operations. It may include rework, inspection, or similar activities as needed to support company goals. This is a full-time, first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The role requires availability during standard business hours and mandatory weekend overtime when needed to meet production goals; weekend shifts may be scheduled with advance notice. Pay is listed as $65,000 to $90,000, with actual compensation dependent on candidate-specific factors. The position requires access to controlled technical data or participation in ITAR-regulated activities. Applicants must qualify as U.S. persons under ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee or asylee status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
3–5 years of experience in the PCB manufacturing industry, focused on Quality.
IPC Certification.
Must meet ITAR U.S.-person eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the AS9100 Quality Management System.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency in reading blueprints and military, commercial, and customer specifications.
Advanced computer skills using various software programs, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Generate quality reports and KPI charts/data.
Organize Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
Participate in investigations of quality issues, RMAs, and process issues.
Interface with customers and assist Quality Control with customer complaint paperwork.
Perform root cause analysis and issue or verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
Maintain quality-system document and data control, including procedures, work instructions, and forms.
Maintain the training system and database, issue training records, and update the database when training is complete.
Perform internal audits and follow-ups.
Assist with customer source inspections, including requests, performance, and logging in and out.
Maintain the calibration system and database, schedule calibration, handle new equipment, and maintain certifications.
Perform bi-annual XRF validations for all programs in the system, correct minor items, and coordinate service.
Perform weekly ionic contamination verification.
Assist others with forms and documents as needed.
Update and post SPC charts for TS&E.
Collect, download, and send out temperature and humidity data weekly.
Locate missing traveler and history packages.
Assist in maintaining commercial, customer, and military qualifications.
Participate in and assist with manufacturing operations as required, including rework, inspection, or similar activities.
Issue inspection stamps.
Maintain the supply of tape for tape testing and issue tape as needed.
Maintain supplies of gold and nickel rework pens and log issuance.
Prepare AS 9102 forms for Final Inspection as needed.
Double-check certification packages and AS9102 FAIRs for customer qualification orders or as directed by a manager.
Organize traveler documents, ensure sign-offs are complete, log their destination (OC or Scan), and verify lab logs are completed correctly.
Issue, receive, and close RMAs; handle credit and credit-rebill memos; and maintain the RMA database log.
Maintain customer, military, IPC, and industry specifications.
Send, track, and log military test coupons and mounts monthly and commercial test coupons and mounts as required to outside services; maintain check-in and check-out logs.