Principal Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Assembly)

Location: Morgan Hill, CA. (Onsite)
Industry: Semiconductor | Aerospace & Defense | HighReliability Manufacturing

A leading semiconductor and highreliability electronics manufacturer is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support assembly operations for missioncritical products. This role focuses on soldered and mechanical assemblies supporting aerospace, defense, and highperformance applications.

This is a highly technical, handson position with strong ownership of quality processes, customer interaction, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering support for assembly operations (pallet, housing, final assemblies)
• Develop and maintain inspection criteria, workmanship standards, control plans, and PFMEAs
• Review assembly drawings, travelers, and work instructions for compliance and quality readiness
• Support inprocess inspections and final product acceptance
• Ensure compliance with military, aerospace, and industry standards (MIL, IPC, JEDEC)
• Support First Article Inspections (AS9102)
• Lead MRB activities, root cause analysis, and corrective actions (8D / CAPA)
• Present customerfacing quality reports and drive resolution of issues
• Drive continuous improvement through PFMEA and riskbased methodologies
• Partner crossfunctionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and suppliers

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or related discipline
• 6-15+ years of experience in quality engineering within assembly manufacturing environments
• Strong experience supporting mechanical and/or soldered assemblies
• Handson experience in mid to highvolume production environments (required)
• Working knowledge of:
  • IPC standards (IPCA610, JSTD001, etc.)
  • Military/aerospace standards (MILSTD, JEDEC)
  • PFMEA, control plans, MRB, and 8D/CAPA processes
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills, including customerfacing interactions
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR regulations)

Preferred

• Semiconductor or highreliability electronics manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting AS9100 environments
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $93,000 - $177,000 , depending on experience
• Eligible for bonuses and equity (RSUs) based on individual and company performance
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

\nCompany Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.