Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


Fremont, California, United States Elma Electronic Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Elma Electronic. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing quality control systems within our facility to reduce defects related to rework, scrap, and customer returns.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with the Quality team and Manufacturing team to implement robust processes in the facility.
  • Collaborate with managers and supervisors to implement quality measures.
  • Perform incoming evaluation and inspection of circuit boards PCB received from systems (internal) and customer using approved testing procedures and schematics.
  • Prioritize inspection schedules.
  • Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes and implement mistake-proof processes.
  • Develop sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods.
  • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations.
  • Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to generate Quality control plans, PPAP, ATP, PFMEA, to ensure product compliance to customer specifications.
  • Provide support to quality inspectors as needed.
  • Inspect final assembly and processes to ensure that products and processes comply with requirements.
  • Conduct company-wide audits, reporting, and determining proper corrective and preventive actions.
  • Perform on-site/desktop audits for high-risk approved suppliers.
  • Participate in supplier approval process.
  • Perform FAI per AS9100, PPAP's on prototypes and provide feedback to engineering for possible changes.
  • Generates, follow up, and validate effectiveness of CAPA's in place.
  • Plans and coordinates work assignments to meet schedule goals.
  • Examines returned assembled circuit boards, applies knowledge of assembly IPC standards and customer requirements.
  • Compares findings after evaluation against internal or customer feedback.
  • Determine the root cause of failure customer return product with occasional Engineering and/or manufacturing support.
  • Communicate with customers on RCCA and CARs.
  • ESD: Knowledge of proper PCB board/component handling and ESD prevention practices.
  • Support our ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System.
  • Supports source inspection from customers.
  • Supports internal and third-party audits.
Requirements
  • Current or past certification for IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 is a plus.
  • Must be a U.S. Person per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15.
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • ERP software Microsoft D365 is a plus.
  • Experience using production and inventory management software such as ERP.
  • Good understanding of basic electronics concepts.
  • Able to test backplanes of any complexity.
  • Able to determine the nature and the cause of a backplane failure at testing and solve the problem.
  • Experience with troubleshooting backplanes.
  • Able to interpret and utilize schematics.
  • Excellent vision and color vision capabilities.
  • Normally receives minimal or no instructions in performing backplane inspection testing but may require advice from Engineering for more complex backplanes.
  • Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where independent judgment is required.
Working Conditions

Sitting occurs up to 80% of the time for brief or extended periods.

Work is performed in a regulated (air-conditioned/heated) manufacturing environment.

Handling/grasping occurs approximately 100% of the time. Both hands are utilized when operating the computer keyboard and the dominant hand is utilized when completing paperwork. Fine manipulation when utilizing writing tools, keyboarding, and handling backplanes. Extra caution should be exercised while handling backplanes as edges can be sharp and connector pins are sometimes exposed.

Wearing ESD grounding gadget is required during working hours inside assembly facility.

Lifting/carrying occur up to 60% of the time while performing various job duties.

Reaching occurs approximately 70% of the time while performing various job duties.

Verbal communication with management, co-workers, and business clients both in person and over the telephone occur up to 20% of the time.

Exposure to noise is minimal.

Additional physical requirements may include Bending/stooping to access file drawers and climbing/balancing while utilizing stairs to access the work area.

Wearing of personal ESD grounding equipment or shoes is required during handling and inspecting of ESD sensitive material.

Education/Experience

BS Engineering degree or associate in electronics from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent experience.

3+ years of experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs).

2+ years of experience on Electromechanical assemblies.



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