Assistant QA Manager
Core
Assist the QA Manager in driving quality best practices, tool usage, and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor while leading departmental planning and staff recruitment.
Role type
Assistant QA Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing quality processes and departmental operations
Domain
Electronics manufacturing (PCB assembly, SMT, HLA, Box Build)
Required skills
Statistical Process Control, SMT manufacturing processes, HLA and Box Build assembly, IPC-A-610/IPC J-STD-001 standards, product transfer processes, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA), quality management systems (ISO 9001), budget planning, change management, risk assessment, mentoring junior engineers
Preferred skills
Global logistics operations knowledge, international tax/customs regimes, financial and analytical ability, cross-functional team leadership, customer-facing audit skills
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Monitor QA Department activities and their impact on efficiency; manage operational metrics to drive continuous improvement; plan and justify departmental budget; recruit, lead, and coach QA staff; evaluate and improve the management system; present quality metrics and issues to management and customers
Seniority
Mid-level Manager
