Electronics Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist (Electronics Manufacturing)
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist with a strong background in electronics manufacturing, testing, and inspection to ensure products meet rigorous quality and reliability standards before reaching customers. This role is heavily focused on electronic assemblies, components, testing processes, and product verification, making prior electronics experience essential.
The ideal candidate will have experience in quality assurance and quality control within an electronics manufacturing environment and be comfortable working with electronic components, assemblies, test equipment, and quality systems. This individual will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting compliance initiatives, and ensuring adherence to industry quality standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Quality & ComplianceIdentify, document, escalate, and support the resolution of product and process quality issues.Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.Participate in root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive action activities.Electronics Inspection & TestingPerform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and finished products.Conduct QC/QA inspections and product verification testing using electronic test equipment and established acceptance criteria.Maintain detailed inspection, test, and quality documentation.Quality Systems & DocumentationSupport and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).Develop, revise, and maintain quality forms, inspection plans, procedures, work instructions, and test documentation.Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and compliance with quality standards.Statistical Process Control & Data AnalysisUtilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor manufacturing performance.Analyze quality metrics and inspection data to identify trends, process improvements, and risk areas.Generate reports and present findings to cross-functional teams.Nonconformance ManagementManage nonconforming materials through identification, segregation, documentation, and disposition processes.Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and support corrective action implementation.Testing Equipment & CalibrationCoordinate calibration and maintenance of electronic test and measurement equipment.Maintain calibration records and ensure equipment remains compliant and ready for production use.Supplier & Process QualityPartner with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to support supplier quality initiatives.Assist with supplier evaluations, qualifications, audits, and corrective action follow-up.Participate in First Article Inspections (FAI) and product introduction activities.Audits & Continuous ImprovementSupport internal and external quality audits.Track audit findings, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on product reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will also be considered.2-5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality, or related experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience inspecting and testing:Electronic componentsPrinted Circuit Boards (PCBs)Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs)Electronic systems and assembliesExperience using electronic test equipment such as:Digital MultimetersOscilloscopesPower SuppliesContinuity and Functional Test SystemsKnowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry standards such as:ISO 9001IPC StandardsJ-STD RequirementsIEC StandardsExperience with inspection methodologies, SPC tools, and data analysis.Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt CertificationExperience supporting supplier quality and electronic product qualification activities.Familiarity with failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action processes.Experience in regulated or high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments.Ideal Candidate ProfileThis position is best suited for a quality professional who has a solid foundation in electronics manufacturing and testing, understands electronic components and assemblies, and can confidently evaluate product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Candidates without electronics experience are unlikely to be successful in this role, as a significant portion of the position involves inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities related to electronic products and assemblies.Provide your feedback on BizChat