Ericsson

SMA Production Quality Engineer

Ericsson$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree or higher required.
  • 3+ years in manufacturing quality verification.
  • Experience in improving yield through FRAG team involvement.
  • Proficient in quality techniques: SPC, Gage R&R, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis.
  • Project management experience essential.
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, and FMEA tools preferred.
  • Strong data analysis skills, with SQL experience a plus.
  • Excellent communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct monthly process assessments and enforce quality controls.
  • Guide Quality Inspection teams to ensure high standards of workmanship.
  • Coordinate with Engineering to align new product releases with Yield KPIs.
  • Drive and monitor corrective actions to continuously improve processes.
  • Develop and maintain DFMEA/PFMEA and Control Plans for quality verification.
  • Report quality results and corrective action plans to leadership.
  • Set quality acceptance criteria for new production equipment.

Benefits

  • Choice of three health insurance plans and a dental option.
  • 401(k) plan with automatic contributions and matching.
  • Minimum of 15 days vacation, plus personal days and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for maternity and adoption up to 16 weeks.
  • Support for financial wellness and educational assistance programs.
Full Job Description
About this Opportunity:

Ericsson's 5G Smart Factory seeks a SMA Production Quality Engineer (PQE) to oversee full product and process quality, maintain quality assurance systems, address quality issues, enhance performance, manage risks, and ensure output meets Ericsson and customer standards.

What you will do:
  • Conduct monthly process assessments, enforce controls, and escalate nonconformance promptly. Guide Quality Inspection teams on process and workmanship to ensure high standards.
  • Coordinate with Engineering on new product releases to meet Yield KPIs.
  • Drive and monitor corrective actions and improvements.
  • Review process flow, develop and maintain DFMEA/PFMEA and Control Plans for quality verification.
  • Report quality results to leadership and provide corrective action plans.
  • Set quality acceptance criteria for new production equipment.


The skills you bring:
  • Associates degree or above required.
  • 3+ year's expertise in manufacturing quality verification.
  • Active role in FRAG team to improve yield.
  • Ability to apply SPC, Gage R&R, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Whys).
  • Project management experience.
  • Knowledge of quality tools/methods: Six Sigma, Lean, SPC, FMEA.
  • Data analysis using SQL databases preferred.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences. Proactive, results-driven, strategic thinker and problem solver.
  • Support Quality Management Systems.
  • Leadership and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%


Primary country and city: United States (US) || Lewisville (TX) (Country/ City)

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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.

Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Ericsson
Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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