Quality Manager Electronics / PCBA Manufacturing
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality function and ensure the highest standards of compliance, product reliability, and customer satisfaction. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong automotive or electronics quality background, proven leadership ability, and hands-on expertise in structured problem-solving.
(Senior engineers with strong technical skillsAPQP, PPAP, 8Dand leadership potential are also encouraged to apply.)
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Management System (QMS)
- Develop, implement, and maintain QMS in line with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, CE requirements.
- Ensure compliance with IPC and J-STD workmanship standards.
- Manage documentation, internal audits, control plans, and compliance activities.
- Lead internal, external, and customer audits.
2. Quality Control & Assurance
- Oversee quality inspection procedures across PCBA manufacturing.
- Track quality KPIs, drive quality gate performance, and reduce defect rates.
- Perform RCA and manage CAPA using 8D, 5Why, Fishbone, and other quality tools.
3. Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the QA/QC team for peak performance.
- Set goals, assign responsibilities, and conduct performance evaluations.
4. Continuous Improvement
- Drive CI initiatives to improve yield, reduce defects, and enhance process efficiency.
- Promote use of FMEA, SPC, Control Plans, DOE, and other analytical tools.
5. Customer Complaint & Feedback Handling
- Manage customer complaints and drive effective corrective actions.
- Provide professional communication and technical support to customers and suppliers.
- Lead structured investigations using 8D, 5Why, Fishbone.
6. Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with statutory and industry requirements.
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and customer specification updates.
7. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain quality records, audit findings, inspection reports, and CAPA logs.
- Present quality performance data to senior management.
8. Process Quality Assurance
- Oversee AOI, ICT, functional testing, and final quality gate performance.
- Review defects and yields, driving continuous process improvements.
9. Leadership & Team Development
- Build a strong quality culture across departments.
- Train, mentor, and develop engineers and technicians.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field; certifications (CQE, Six Sigma, ASQ) are a plus.
- 5+ years of Quality Management experience in PCBA / Electronics Manufacturing.
- Strong command of quality methodologies: 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plan, CAPA.
- Hands-on experience with IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 is required.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, CE requirements.
- Proven leadership ability with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Strong commitment to quality excellence and continuous improvement.
