Key Responsibilities
1. Production Floor Quality Ownership
- Take ownership of daily quality performance on assigned production lines (FPY, DPPM, customer-reported defects)
- Conduct structured daily floor walks using defined route maps and inspection checklists
- Respond immediately to production line emergencies; make stop-line decisions in coordination with production and the Quality Manager
- Conduct first-line investigation on common SMT/DIP defects (tombstoning, cold solder, shorts, BGA voids) and escalate complex issues with proper data
2. Local Quality Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the local quality team of 10+ members: assign tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver skills training
- Identify and elevate strong team members; coach underperformers through structured root-cause approach (training gap vs. tools gap vs. discipline issue)
- Build a culture of accountability and structured execution on the production floor
- Coordinate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and process teams to resolve daily quality issues
3. Customer Build Reports & Technical Communication
- Own end-to-end preparation of customer build reports — submitted to Quality Manager for final review
- Adapt to varying customer templates and technical specifications; learn new requirements quickly for each new project
- Support customer audits and on-site visits: prepare documentation, coordinate logistics, drive corrective actions to closure
4. Quality Improvement & Non-Conformance Handling
- Lead 8D report writing in English for customer complaints and major internal NCRs
- Identify chronic quality issues proactively (e.g., elevated DPPM trends) and initiate improvement projects before they escalate to customer complaints
- Coordinate non-conforming product disposition with the Quality Manager and customs team
5. Quality System Execution
- Execute and maintain ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 procedures under the direction of the Quality Manager
- Update Control Plans, work instructions,



and visual aids based on field findings and improvement results
- Ensure local team compliance with established procedures and inspection standards (IPC-A-610 Class 2/3)
QualificationsRequired
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Equivalent technical experience considered (TSU + 5 years of relevant experience acceptable)
Language Skills
- **English**:Professional working proficiency — required for direct communication with North American customers and the Quality Manager; ability to write technical reports, 8D documents, and lead customer technical meetings
Work Experience
- 3-5 years of quality experience in PCBA or electronic manufacturing
- Hands-on SMT process quality experience (mandatory) — direct exposure to reflow, solder paste inspection, AOI, and common defect troubleshooting
- Some leadership experience: formal team lead role OR demonstrated informal leadership (mentoring junior staff, leading projects, training others)
- Experience writing technical reports in English for customer submission
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 (does not need to be the primary architect, but should understand the framework and execution requirements)
- Proficient in IPC-A-610 (Class 2 minimum, Class 3 preferred)
- Proficient in 7 QC tools, 8D methodology, basic FMEA, CPK
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; familiarity with MES systems
Soft Skills
- **Floor presence —**comfortable spending significant time on the production line, not behind a desk
- **Resilience —**able to handle peak periods of intense activity (build phases, customer audits) with extended hours when required
- **Cross-cultural collaboration —**able to work effectively with Chinese management style while bridging communication with the local Mexican team
- **Structured execution —**preference for defined processes, checklists, and documented results over ad-hoc problem solving
Pay: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per hour
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Engineer (Huejotzingo)
🏢 Hugelent Technologies Mexico
📍 Huejotzingo