SMD Quality Engineer

Job Details

- Responsible for managing quality in SMD manufacturing processes at SL Tennessee.
  Ensures product and process quality through in-process control, defect prevention, and compliance with quality standards.

Ensure product and process quality in SMT/SMD manufacturing through in-process inspection and line patrol activities
Identify and evaluate soldering defects (e.g., bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, voids) and drive defect reduction activities
Develop and maintain Control Plans to ensure compliance with process quality requirements
Verify and update PFMEA to proactively identify and mitigate process risks
Analyze and respond to customer quality requirements and support customer issue resolution
Monitor and analyze process trends and quality data to identify potential issues and drive continuous improvement
Manage defect rates and process capability (e.g., Cpk) to ensure process stability and quality performance
Support new product launch activities including APQP, trial builds, and pilot runs to ensure production readiness
Respond to quality issues in mass production, including containment, escalation, and cross-functional communication
Perform root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why) and implement corrective and preventive actions
Ensure compliance with ESD control requirements and proper handling of electronic components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers) to resolve quality issues and improve processes
Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation

Work Experience

3+ years of experience in an electronic manufacturing environment with a quality background
Experience or knowledge in SMT/SMD processes (Printing, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow, AOI)
Experience in in-process inspection or line patrol activities in mass production
Experience in identifying and handling soldering defects (e.g., bridging, tombstoning, insufficient solder, voids)
Experience supporting new product launch activities (APQP, trial build, pilot run) preferred
Experience in handling customer quality issues or internal defect containment in mass production

Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Understanding of SMT/SMD manufacturing processes and PCB assembly
Basic understanding of APQP and quality requirements for new product launch
Ability to identify soldering defects and quality issues in both pilot and mass production
Understanding of ESD control requirements (ANSI/ESD S20.20 or IEC 61340)
Ability to collect and analyze data and support root cause analysis (5 Why, etc.)