Supplier Quality Engineer (PCBA manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer (PCBA manufacturing/visual inspection)

Pay Rate: $45 to $50/HR

Duration: 6 months

Location: Mount Pleasant, PA

Shift: 7 am- 3:30 pm (Monday-Friday​ )\nWe a

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e looking for a Quality Engineer (PCBA manufacturing/visual inspection).We ar

e seeking an experienced and detail-driven Quality Engineer with a strong background in PCBA manufacturing and visual inspection to support quality assurance efforts at supplier sites. This role ensures compliance with IPC standards, drives supplier performance improvement, and supports the transition of value-added activities from OEM to supplier manufacturing operations.\nPCBA

• Supplier Quality OversightPerfo
• rm onsite inspections and audits of PCBA manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with industry and customer quality standards.Evalu
• ate First Pass Yield (FPY) data, identify trends, and collaborate with suppliers and OEM Engineering/R&D /R&D teams to resolve recurring issues.Inves
• tigate failure modes using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Asses
• s and validate supplier testing procedures for robustness, repeatability, and alignment with quality expectations and best practices.Recom
• mend process and testing improvements to enhance FPY and overall product quality.Act a
• s the primary liaison between the supplier and OEM quality/engineering teams, ensuring transparent communication and accountability.Overs
• ee first article qualifications for new PCBA builds, including transitions of processes such as conformal coating and functional testing from OEM to supplier.Provi
• de regular reporting and updates to OEM teams, highlighting key findings, risks, and actions.\nVisu

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l Inspection & CompliancePerfo

• rm visual inspections of solder joints and conformal coating on circuit card assemblies in accordance with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards.Use i
• nspection tools and techniques (micrometers, indicators, scales, etc.) to verify component and assembly quality.Follo
• w detailed work instructions, checklists, and engineering drawings for compliance with manufacturing and customer specifications\nBasi

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Qualifications:Exper

ience in electro-mechanical and/or printed circuit board assembly.2+ years of solder/visual inspection experience, OR 3+ years of hands-on soldering/assembly of electronic assemblies.1+ year of conformal coating process experience.Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC-J-STD-001 standards and ability to interpret technical documentation.Experience working with FPY metrics, quality data analysis, and RCA/CAPA processes.Comfortable interacting with both internal teams and external suppliers, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Highly organized, process-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.