SMD Quality Engineer Job at SL Tennessee, Clinton, OH

  • SL Tennessee
  • Clinton, OH

Job Description

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

Education

  • Associate’s degree in a technical field related to Quality or Engineering, or

  • An 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.)

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