Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Boost PCBA performance by reducing defects improving processes and working with Production to secure stable high-quality manufacturing flows. Apply Summary Location Son Job area Engineering & Technology Work experience Mid level Educational background Bachelors degree Flexibility on-site Employment type Full-time Fixed term Neways Advanced Applications in Son is our Center of Excellence for high-level assemblies serving the semiconductor and connectivity industries. Do you want to contribute to world-class quality in a high-tech manufacturing environment and help shape the technologies of tomorrow Explore Neways in life-changing tech together.This is how you make impactAs a Manufacturing Quality Engineer you play a key role in improving quality and operational performance across our PCBA production environment. You are visible on the factory floor support Production with quality-related challenges and ensure deviations are addressed quickly and structurally.Your focus goes beyond solving problems you help prevent them. Through data analysis preventive quality methods and structured problem solving you reduce internal and external defects improve manufacturing processes and contribute to stable production flows and strong first-time-right performance.You work closely with colleagues across Production Process Engineering Supplier Quality Customer Quality Engineering Design Quality and Account Engineering. Together you strengthen process robustness product reliability and a culture of continuous improvement.This is what we offer youWe offer a challenging role in a dynamic international and technology-driven manufacturing environment where quality directly contributes to operational performance and customer satisfaction. You will have the freedom and responsibility to take ownership and deliver visible improvements on the factory floor.You will work with driven colleagues in an environment where knowledge sharing continuous improvement and professional development are key. In addition we offerA competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience27 vacation days and 13 ADV daysFlexible start and end times within our standard working hoursTraining and development opportunities including access to our e-learning platformAn attractive bicycle planA solid pension scheme holiday allowance and travel reimbursement.This is what you bring to our teamYou bring a strong technical foundation a structured mindset and a drive to improve quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You combine analytical skills with a hands-on approach and know how to engage colleagues through expertise and collaboration.A completed technical MBO or HBO qualification for example in Electrical Industrial or Mechanical EngineeringKnowledge of PCBA processes such as solder paste printing pick & place reflow wave soldering AOI and ICTFCTExperience with quality methods and tools such as SPC FMEA PPAP MSA and 8DKnowledge of IPC standards IPC-A-610 certification is an advantageAn analytical data-driven mindset and proficiency in Excel Minitab or similar toolsStrong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teamsExperience in high-mixlow-volume automotive medical or a comparable PCBA manufacturing environment is an advantageLean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher is an advantageExperience with reliability testing such as HALT HASS and thermal cycling is an advantageKnowledge of advanced inspection technologies such as 3D AOISPI and AXI is an advantageA detail-oriented structured and solution-focused way of working with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfactionThe ability to manage multiple priorities and a willingness to be visibly present on the factory floor. Your daily responsibilities includeActing as the primary quality contact for Production and providing hands-on support on the factory floorLeading or supporting escalations and in-depth root cause investigations for high-impact quality issuesPerforming First Article and First Inspection analyses on prototypes and pilot buildsManaging material complaints and quality deviations including preparing and leading 8D reportsCoordinating containment actions stock checks and rework activities with Production and EngineeringDriving and maintaining preventive quality controls including Control Plans PFMEAs work instructions monitoring and process parameter reviewsLeading and participating in multidisciplinary improvement teams and acting as 8D leader for complex problemsTracking and analysing Manufacturing Quality KPIs such as yield FPY scrap and PPMInitiating PDCA-based improvement projects and ensuring effective incoming and outgoing inspection controlsPlanning and executing process audits for example VDA 6.3 and ensuring effective follow-up on action plansSupporting QMS improvements and performing internal audits in line with relevant ISO standardsWorking as one Quality team with Supplier Quality Customer Quality Engineering Design Quality and Account EngineeringFacilitating structured decision-making and problem solving using methodologies such as 5W2H. 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