SMD Quality Engineer General Description 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.
Responsibilities:- 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
Job Requirements:- 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
- EducationAssociate's degree in a technical field related to Quality or Engineering, orAn equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
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.)PId3d4d0854dfc-38059-40992097
