Quality Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

A leading Southern California Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company with over 45 years of experience is seeking a Quality Engineer / Data Analyst to join our team. We specialize in PCB assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and systems integration, serving the industrial, medical, aerospace, and automotive markets.

The Quality Engineer / Data Analyst supports product and manufacturing quality through engineering analysis, problem-solving, and data-driven continuous improvement. This role analyzes quality and manufacturing data, identifies trends and root causes, develops performance reports, and works with cross-functional teams to improve quality and reduce defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain quality dashboards, reports, and KPIs, including First Pass Yield, defects, scrap/rework, RMAs, DMRs, and corrective actions.
• Support investigations of internal quality issues, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage 8D reports, CAPAs, and customer quality responses.
• Perform statistical analysis, SPC, Pareto analysis, and process capability studies.
• Support internal and customer audits and Quality Management System requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other departments on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop automated or standardized reports to improve quality reporting and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering, manufacturing, or data analysis experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills; Power BI experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, 8D, SPC, and continuous improvement methods.
• Electronics manufacturing/PCB assembly experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001 is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.