Quality Engineer

Avnet•Chandler, AZ

25d

About The Position

Develops, evaluates, analyzes, revises, applies, and deploys technical quality assurance tools, methods, and appropriate work content for assigned areas. The role supports monitoring and improving manufacturing and business processes by analyzing quality data, assisting with investigations and corrective actions, participating in audits and process reviews, maintaining quality documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and improve process performance. The position typically requires less than two years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience that provides comparable knowledge and job skills is required. Experience in electronics manufacturing is a plus. The position may require travel and requires eligibility to access ITAR-controlled products as specified in the posting.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, SPC, and FMEA.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting process and quality data using Microsoft Excel and statistical methods.
Knowledge of ISO-compliant quality management systems, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and document control practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, process flows, and work instructions.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a focus on process improvement and defect reduction.
Effective communication and experience collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams.
Ability to communicate effectively with outside customers, suppliers, and vendors.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Typically less than 2 years of work experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined in the posting to access ITAR products.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electronics manufacturing.
Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, FMEA, CAPA, data analysis and reporting, continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing fundamentals, and engineering documentation review.

Responsibilities

Support the monitoring and improvement of manufacturing and business processes.
Collect, analyze, and report quality data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Participate in audits, inspections, and process reviews.
Help maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to resolve quality issues.
Support continuous improvement projects focused on reducing defects and improving process performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.