The Material Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of incoming materials used in both SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and FATP (Final Assembly, Test & Pack) manufacturing processes. This role works closely with suppliers, sourcing, engineering, and production teams to drive continuous improvement, mitigate material-related risks, and ensure flawless product quality from incoming inspection through final assembly.

Key Responsibilities

Material Traceability Management

Ensure accurate and effective material traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Monitor and control traceability systems to prevent over-traceability, data loss, or traceability errors.

Support investigations and containment activities related to material traceability issues.

Incoming Material Inspection & Qualification

Verify incoming materials against engineering specifications, drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Ensure materials meet all qualification criteria before release to mass production.

Support first article inspections, qualification builds, and material approval activities.

Supplier Quality Management

Conduct supplier audits and on-site assessments to evaluate and improve supplier quality capabilities.

Drive supplier corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and monitor their effectiveness.

Perform supplier performance evaluations and support supplier development initiatives.

Material Quality Assurance

Monitor the quality performance of incoming materials and components used in SMT and FATP operations.

Ensure material specifications consistently meet final product quality and reliability requirements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality risks and drive continuous improvement.

Participate in new material introductions and component qualification processes.

Conduct risk assessments related to materials, components, and supplier changes.

Ensure materials meet product quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements before implementation.





Quality Standards & Inspection Systems

Develop and maintain material quality standards, inspection criteria, and quality control procedures.

Optimize incoming inspection methodologies and sampling plans.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to material quality management systems.

Nonconformance Management

Lead investigations of incoming material quality issues and ensure timely resolution.

Coordinate containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness.

Manage supplier claims and recovery processes for quality-related costs resulting from defective materials.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering , Manufacturing Engineering or r elated technical disciplines.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Material Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), or Incoming Quality Control (IQC) within the electronics manufacturing industry.

Proven experience inspecting and qualifying:

Electronic components (PCBA-related components)

Plastic molded parts

Metal and structural parts

Packaging materials

Experience supporting SMT and/or FATP manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving methodologies, including: 8D, 5 Why Analysis, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans, CAPA.

Experience with supplier quality management, audits, and corrective action processes.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work directly with suppliers and effectively drive corrective actions to closure.

Strong project management, organization, and follow-up skills.

Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Language Requirements

Fluent English proficiency (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

📌 Material Quality Engineer (Tijuana)
🏢 North American Production Sharing
📍 Tijuana