Quality Engineer

Rocket EMS
Carson City, NV

Who this role is best for

Quality professionals with electronics manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of IPC and ISO standards will find this role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem-solving.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with electronics manufacturing experience and a track record in process validation and improvement
    — “Experience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing environments (SMT, Through-Hole, Reflow, Wave Solder)”
  • Individuals skilled in quality systems and analytical tools, with a focus on continuous improvement
    — “Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610/620, AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems, and data-driven problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Pareto, etc.)”
  • Professionals who can influence and guide teams through quality training and documentation processes
    — “Provide quality training and guidance to production operators and technicians”

Things to consider

  • This role may require eligibility to access export-controlled technical data, which could affect candidate eligibility
    — “this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology”
  • Compliance with quality standards is a central focus, requiring attention to detail and adherence to regulations
    — “Review MPIs, customer specifications, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and other applicable standards”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies in your resume and interview responses
    — “Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspection verification for SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies”
  • Emphasize your ability to lead root cause analysis and implement CAPA systems effectively
    — “Monitor production quality performance and lead root cause analysis for nonconformances, escapes, and yield issues”
  • Showcase your skills in cross-functional collaboration and influencing teams during interviews
    — “Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams”
  • Include examples of process validation and quality system compliance from your past roles
    — “Collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to validate new processes, tooling, and equipment from a quality standpoint”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reduced defect rates
  • improved process efficiency
  • enhanced compliance with quality standards
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical disciplineExperience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing environments

Skills & requirements

Required

Ipc-a-610As9100ISO 9001Root Cause AnalysisCorrective And Preventive Actions (capa)First Article Inspections (fai)In-process AuditsFinal Inspection VerificationProcess ValidationQuality Training

Preferred

Statistical Process Control (spc)PfmeaControl Plans

Stack & domain

Ipc-a-610As9100ISO 9001PfmeaControl PlansStatistical Analysis (spc)CommunicationCollaborationElectronicsPCBA ManufacturingSMTThrough-holeReflowWave Solder

About the role

Original posting from Rocket EMS via Greenhouse

Quality Engineer

About the RoleWe are seeking a detail-driven Quality Engineer to champion product reliability and ensure every assembly meets the highest customer and industry standards. You’ll work cross-functionally with Production, Process, and Engineering teams to prevent defects, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement throughout our PCB manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

Monitor production quality performance and lead root cause analysis for nonconformances, escapes, and yield issues.

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring problems.

Support first article inspections (FAI), in-process audits, and final inspection verification for SMT, Through-Hole, and mechanical assemblies.

Collaborate with Process and Manufacturing Engineers to validate new processes, tooling, and equipment from a quality standpoint.

Review MPIs, customer specifications, and inspection criteria to ensure compliance with IPC-A-610 and other applicable standards.

Analyze defect and rework data to identify trends and drive process and quality improvements.

Support DFM reviews, ECOs, and MRB activities to ensure proper documentation and traceability of quality decisions.

Participate in internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory) and maintain quality system compliance.

Provide quality training and guidance to production operators and technicians.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

Experience in electronics or PCBA manufacturing environments (SMT, Through-Hole, Reflow, Wave Solder).

Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610/620, AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems, and data-driven problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, Pareto, etc.).

Proficiency with quality tools such as PFMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis (SPC).

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.

Pay Range$75,000—$95,000 USDITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

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Source: Rocket EMS careers (Greenhouse)

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