Quality Engineer

XP Power

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 3+ years in a quality role with an electronics manufacturer
  • Working knowledge of process capability, SPC, Gauge R&R, and sampling plans
  • Hands-on root cause and corrective action experience (8D, fishbone, 5-Why)
  • Electronics manufacturing background: PCBA, wire harness, and electromechanical assembly
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and ERP data analysis

Responsibilities

  • Analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs for continuous improvement
  • Run process capability studies against defined criteria
  • Convert subjective inspection criteria into measurable requirements
  • Deploy and maintain SPC on critical product parameters
  • Support product qualification between manufacturing sites
  • Lead root cause analysis on quality issues using various methodologies
  • Drive closure of corrective actions across departments and verify effectiveness

Benefits

  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee-only coverage
  • Company Paid Bonus based on profitability and performance
  • Company 401(k) Match up to 6%
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 3 weeks per year
  • 13 Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work up to 8 hours per year
  • Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Veterinary Pet Insurance
  • Company Social Events throughout the year
  • Collaborative culture focused on excellence
Full Job Description
Job Description

Quality Data & Analysis
  • Analyze quality data across production, inspection, test, and repairs to prioritize continuous improvement activities
  • Run process capability (Cpk/Ppk) and correlation studies against defined qualification criteria
  • Convert subjective inspection criteria into measurable, verifiable requirements
  • Deploy and maintain SPC on critical product and test parameters
  • Maintain quality KPIs: first pass yield, RMA rate, scrap and rework cost, supplier PPM, etc.
  • Support product qualification between manufacturing sites, including site-to-site correlation

Problem Solving & Corrective Action
  • Lead root cause analysis on various quality issues using 8D, fishbone, and 5-Why methods
  • Drive corrective actions to closure across departments and verify effectiveness
  • Disposition nonconforming material through MRB
  • Issue and close supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) with Supply Chain

Process & Documentation
  • Own PFMEAs and control plans for assigned product families
  • Define inspection methods, sampling plans, and incoming inspection requirements
  • Write and revise inspection criteria, process documentation, and work instructions
  • Lead continuous improvement projects targeting yield, scrap, and rework

Quality System & Audits
  • Participate in internal audits as an auditor and support audit findings to closure
  • Support external registrar and customer audits, including hosting assigned process areas
  • Participate in supplier and site assessments alongside Supply Chain and Quality leadership
  • Supply data and analysis for management review


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 3+ years in a quality role with an electronics manufacturer
  • Working knowledge of process capability, SPC, Gauge R&R, and sampling plans
  • Hands-on root cause and corrective action experience (8D, fishbone, 5-Why)
  • Electronics manufacturing background: PCBA, wire harness, and electromechanical assembly
  • Advanced Excel including pivot tables; comfortable pulling and analyzing data from an ERP system

Preferred
  • IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, etc.
  • High-voltage or power electronics products, including dielectric/hipot testing and encapsulation
  • ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt+
  • Statistical software experience (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent)
  • Multi-site or offshore manufacturing transfer experience


Additional Information

XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collaborative, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time Employee-only coverage; you share the cost of coverage for your dependents
  • Company Paid Bonus (Percentage dependent on Company profitability and individual performance)
  • Company 401(k) Match (up to 6%)
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued per pay period starting at 3 weeks per year)
  • 13 Company Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off for Volunteer Work (up to 8 hours per year)
  • Employer Paid Supplemental Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Veterinary Pet Insurance
  • Company Social Events held throughout the year
  • A Friendly Culture Where People Collaborate and Strive for Excellence

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