Quality Engineer

Adtran•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer ensures electronic telecommunications products meet established quality requirements across surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole (PTH), and mechanical assembly operations. The role applies IPC-A-610 requirements and quality-engineering expertise to support printed circuit board assembly lines, mechanical assembly operations, and functional test areas. The Senior Quality Engineer leads investigations, supports corrective actions, and partners with manufacturing, test, and design engineering teams to improve product quality and process performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five to eight years of quality engineering experience.
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to analyze quality trends and perform root-cause analysis.
Ability to develop and implement manufacturing process controls using SPC methods.
Working knowledge of tools and systems used to monitor manufacturing processes and produce high-quality products.
Familiarity with interpreting BOMs and mechanical assembly drawings.
Ability to interpret manufacturers' datasheets and use documented specifications to determine component validity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering; equivalent experience will be considered.
IPC-A-600.
IPC WHMA-A-620.
Experience with enterprise and manufacturing systems, including SAP and Aegis FactoryLogix.
Experience with AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude.
Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience with Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and define appropriate corrective actions.
Evaluate and disposition material in accordance with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
Support implementation and verification of corrective actions that improve product quality, productivity, reliability, and process efficiency.
Develop and review work instructions to document manufacturing and quality processes.
Lead Quality Data Review meetings to evaluate quality trends, establish priorities, and coordinate follow-up actions.
Provide daily support for manufacturing data-collection, scanning, and labeling systems and resolve related issues.
Review and approve deviations, waivers, and rework instructions.
Facilitate purge implementation for manufacturing.
Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the daily activities of Quality Inspectors.
Perform other projects and assignments as needed to support changing department and company priorities.