Quality Engineer (PCB Manufacturing)

AdvancedPCB•Chandler, AZ

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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 role generates quality reports and KPI charts, supports quality investigations and customer interactions, and maintains quality-system records, documentation, and databases. It also assists with inspections, manufacturing operations, corrective actions, testing, and customer and industry qualification requirements. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled 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. Compensation is $65,000–$90,000, with the actual offer depending on factors including skills, experience, and certifications. Applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements: they must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals with refugee or asylee status. AdvancedPCB offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
3–5 years of experience in the PCB manufacturing industry, with a focus on Quality.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to read blueprints and military, commercial, and customer specifications.
Advanced computer skills using software programs including Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or individual with refugee or asylee status.

Nice To Haves

IPC certification.
Knowledge of the AS9100 Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

Generate quality reports and KPI charts/data.
Organize Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.
Participate in investigations of quality issues, RMAs, process issues, and related concerns; interface with customers and support root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Issue corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
Maintain quality-system documents and data control, including procedures, work instructions, and forms.
Maintain the training system and database, issue training records, and update records when training is complete.
Perform internal audits and follow-up activities.
Assist with customer source inspections, including requests, performance, and logging activity in and out.
Assist Quality Control with customer complaints and update related paperwork.
Maintain the calibration system and database, schedule calibrations, add new equipment, and maintain certifications.
Perform biannual XRF validations for all programs in the system, address minor items, and coordinate service; perform weekly ionic contamination verification.
Assist with forms and documents as needed.
Update and post SPC charts for TS&E; collect, download, and distribute temperature and humidity data weekly.
Locate missing traveler and history packages.
Assist in maintaining commercial, customer, and military qualifications.
Participate in manufacturing operations as required to support company goals, including rework, inspection, or similar activities.
Issue inspection stamps; maintain supplies of tape for tape testing and Gold and Nickel rework pens, and log pen issuance.
Prepare AS 9102 forms for Final Inspection as needed and double-check certification packages and AS9102 FAIRs for customer qualification orders or as requested by a manager.
Organize travelers, ensure all sign-offs are complete, log their destination (OC or scanning), and verify laboratory logs are completed correctly.
Issue, receive, and close RMAs; process 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, including maintaining check-out and return logs.