Senior Quality Engineer
Performs incoming inspection, metrology, non-conformance resolution, and parts disposition for precision hardware, PCBAs, and RF/microwave assemblies. Requires at least three years of quality control, inspection, or metrology experience plus hands-on precision measurement and engineering drawing interpretation.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Perform daily Incoming Quality Control (IQC) inspections, including defining and executing inspection plans and sampling against established acceptance criteria.
- Measure and document results using CMMs, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and other precision tools.
- Flag discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
- Inspect high-precision components, including tight-tolerance machined parts, PCBAs, and RF/microwave hardware.
- Execute Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), document findings, support root-cause investigations, and track issues through resolution and closure.
- Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities by gathering data and recommending disposition, including use-as-is, rework, or scrap, for engineering and supply-chain sign-off.
- Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) follow-through, including verifying implementation and effectiveness.
- Maintain accurate, organized inspection records and traceability documentation.
- Support supplier-related quality issues by preparing data packages, measurement evidence, and inspection reports.
- Track incoming yield, defect trends, and other quality metrics.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through first-article inspections and validation of new inspection methods.
- Improve inspection efficiency, tooling, and documentation.
- Work with Arena, CAD drawings, Excel, and internal databases.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in quality control, inspection, or metrology in hardware or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools such as CMMs, calipers, micrometers, and optical comparators.
- Working knowledge of precision machined parts, PCBAs, and/or RF hardware.
- Solid understanding of GD&T and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with NCR and MRB processes and basic root-cause tools, including 5 Whys and Fishbone.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Ability to work independently at the bench while collaborating with engineering on disposition decisions.
- Willingness to develop broader quality responsibilities over time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Machinist background, including CNC machining, tolerancing, or shop-floor experience.
- Experience inspecting RF/microwave components or hardware used in cryogenic or vacuum environments.
- Familiarity with PCBA inspection and IPC-A-610 or similar standards.
- Working knowledge of ANSI/ASQ or ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Experience with CMMs or other advanced metrology equipment.
- Exposure to ERP/QMS software for logging inspections and dispositions, such as NetSuite, Arena, or MasterControl.
- Experience in a startup, R&D, or low-volume/high-mix manufacturing environment.
- Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or scientific-instrumentation industries where tight tolerances and traceability are critical.
Skills
Cmm, Metrology, GD&T, CAD, Excel, Arena, Pcbas, Rf/Microwave Hardware, Ipc-A-610, Iso 9001, Ncr/Mrb, Capa, Cnc Machining, Optical Comparators, Precision Measurement
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