TTM Technologies Inc

Sr. Quality Engineer

TTM Technologies Inc$83K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 7+ years of quality engineering experience, ideally in space and defense
  • Deep understanding of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards
  • Strong communication skills for training and problem-solving
  • Experience with statistical process control and continuous improvement
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements and customer specifications
  • Familiarity with RF and Microwave components and their quality standards

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Quality requirements and provide training
  • Maintain AS9100 certification and improve Quality Management System processes
  • Implement quality strategies to ensure compliant products and reduce defects
  • Support planning and execution of inspections, tests, and audits
  • Track and address customer quality issues with effective recovery plans
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to enhance supplier quality
  • Drive process improvements and challenge existing methods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Flexible spending and health saving accounts
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Access to wellness programs
Full Job Description
Scope:

The Sr. Quality Engineer provides a wide range of Quality Engineering assistance. This role requires a hands-on, cross-functional, problem-solving focus with an ability to work with technical product/process requirements associated with RF and Microwave components, modules, and assemblies.

Duties:
  • Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Quality requirements associated with TTM's products as defined by customer/industry standards such as IPC-6012, IPC-6018, IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, ANSI-ESD S20.20, AS9102, etc. Provide training, coaching, and direction to other functions on the above technical requirements and support decisions and problem solving with respect to these technical requirements
  • Provide aid for the activities required to maintain certifications/approvals for the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) and aerospace Customer specifications and standards. Continuously evaluate and improve the QMS processes, procedures, and documentation in support of ever-changing business strategies and customer/industry requirements and expectations
  • Effectively carry-out Quality strategies and tactical activities in order to:
    . Provide high quality products and compliant data items to customers within scheduled dates
    . Ensure compliance to customer and industry requirements
    . Develop cost effective controls/solutions to reduce costs of poor quality (rework, scrap, warranty escapes)
  • Provide Quality support to the organization with respect to:
    . Contract/Requirements Review and Planning
    . Inspection and Test Planning
    . External customer/agency audits, visits, program reviews, source inspections, etc.
    . Product/Process development activities
    . Failure Analysis, Root Cause Corrective Action investigations, and Continuous improvement projects
  • Track and communicate to the organization Customer Quality issues, rejections, escapes, failures, problems, audit findings, etc. and work with the appropriate functions to develop recovery plans, RCCA plans, and continuous improvement activities focused on resolving the issues and driving customer satisfaction
  • Team with the Supply Chain organization to address supplier quality issues and to improve incoming material quality
  • Take personal ownership of internal and external customer issues and follow through to ensure a lasting service impression commitment
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reductions
  • Maintain a willingness to challenge established ways of doing things in a constructive way
  • Comply with company policies and programs regarding safety, security, ISO, EEO, OSHA and the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Essential Knowledge and Skills:
  • Full comprehension of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system standards is essential
  • Familiarity/experience with aerospace products and processes associated with microelectronics
  • Good oral and written communication skills are essential
  • In depth knowledge of quality systems, policies and procedures and the ability to apply that knowledge towards the interpretation of customer requirements
  • Working knowledge of statistics and statistical process control
  • Diverse knowledge of inspection control methods, techniques, and standards
  • Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies associated with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Driven to lead and achieve results in a cross-functional team environment
  • High level of experience with computer systems/software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, web-based applications
  • Proficient in structured problem solving and effectively leading others in root cause corrective action analysis

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 7+ years of quality engineering work experience, preferably in the space and defense industry

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Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$83,371 - $138,952

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:
Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

About TTM Technologies Inc

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, focusing on quick-turn and volume production of technologically advanced PCBs, backplane assemblies and electro-mechanical solutions. The company has a diversified customer base, including manufacturers of aerospace and defense, networking and communications, computing and storage, and medical and industrial equipment. TTM Technologies has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.
Learn more about TTM Technologies Inc
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$189.1 million
5 Year Trend
-2.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
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