Position Title: SMD Quality Engineer
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
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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SL AMERICA: We are a leading global automotive supplier with manufacturing operations and product development, engineering and sales centers in 7 countries. We have over 12,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative designs, processes and World Class Manufacturing.
OUR VISION: We aim to be our customers’ preferred global supplier partner for the automotive industry, by providing the best value built on innovative designs, products and processes and World Class Manufacturing. We strive to be the employer of choice, we are ethical and a responsible corporate citizen.
OUR HISTORY: 1954 - Established Samlip Automobile Co., Ltd; 2000 - Established Samlip America; 2001 Established SL Tennessee in Clinton, TN. Our Clinton, TN facility went from manufactuirng Chassis products and expanding multiple times to openieng our Lighting Divsion in 2011. We now have 3 buildings, 750,000 sq ft and employ around 1,000 team members. We are the largest non-government employer in Anderson County. We are always looking for talented people to join our team! Apply today!