Quality Engineer

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The Role
We are seeking a results-driven PCBA Manufacturing Program Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across engineering, supply chain, production, and quality to ensure seamless program execution from NPI (New Product Introduction) to full-scale production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing operations, SMT processes, drive continuous improvement, communicate project status, risks, and roadblocks to stakeholders.

The Person
The candidate is required of strong understanding of PCBA processes, knowledge of quality standards, DFx experience, end-to-end ownership of NPI to mass production, cross-functional coordination and Strong communication.

Key Responsibilities
Program Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain project schedules with clear milestones.
• Track program progress, mitigate risks, and drive problem resolution.

NPI & Product Lifecycle Management

• Lead NPI builds and facilitate design-transfer to manufacturing.
• Coordinate with design, PE, QA, and supply chain to ensure production readiness.
• Manage product change control (ECOs), configuration management, and ramp plans.

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Drive failure analysis (FA), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor process KPIs: cycle time, FPY, yield, defect rates.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with quality, production, and R&D teams to resolve technical issues

Preferred Experience
10 years+ of hands-on experience in PCBA manufacturing process with

• SMT processes (reflow, pick-and-place, solder paste printing etc.).
• Through-hole and hand-soldering techniques.
• Inspection and testing (AOI, SPI, X-ray, ICT, FBT).
• Process validation, NUDD, PFMEA, and control plans.
• SG, GRR, CPK, DnP, and X-section reviewed
• Understanding BOM structure.
• Root cause analysis and use of 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys.
• Manufacturing KPIs: yield, cycle time, OTD (on-time delivery), quality metrics.
• NRE review.

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field with technical background (e.g., EE/ME) preferred.
• Master's degree is a plus (especially for R&D-focused or senior roles
• IPC-A-610 Certification
• IPC J-STD-001 (for understanding soldering quality standards)

LOCATION:
Nangang, Taipei City, Taiwan

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