QC Manager

Located in Corona, CA

Overview

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for leading and continuously improving Adura’s Quality Management System (QMS) across PCB fabrication, PCB-A assembly, and integrated box-build operations.

This role ensures that all products meet IPC, customer, and regulatory requirements for Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Industrial, and Medical markets.

The position plays a critical role in preparing the organization for advanced certifications including AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485.

 

Key Responsibilities

Quality System Leadership

• Own and maintain ISO 9001-certified QMS

• Drive readiness and implementation planning for AS9100, IATF 16949, and ISO 13485

• Develop and maintain quality manuals, procedures, control plans, and work instructions

• Lead internal audits, supplier audits, and customer audits

 

Production Quality Oversight

• Oversee incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final acceptance testing

• Define inspection standards for SMT, THT, conformal coating, and box-build assemblies

• Establish X-ray inspection criteria for BTC/QFN components and void analysis

• Ensure proper implementation of IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards

• Monitor SPC, CPK, and yield performance metrics

 

Root Cause & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, Pareto)

• Drive CAPA processes and verify effectiveness of corrective actions

• Analyze scrap trends, rework data, and customer returns

• Partner with Process Engineering to improve yield and reduce variation

 

Traceability & Compliance

• Implement and maintain serialized traceability systems

• Ensure MSL control, ESD compliance, and environmental control standards

• Support PPAP documentation for Automotive programs

• Maintain documentation integrity for regulated market builds

 

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor quality inspectors and technicians

• Establish training programs for IPC standards and quality procedures

• Develop quality dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership review

 

Requirements

• 7–12+ years experience in PCB / PCB-A / EMS manufacturing quality

• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 3 and high-reliability standards

• Experience supporting AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 environments

• Proven experience leading audits and customer quality reviews

• Strong statistical analysis and problem-solving capability

• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills

• BS degree in Engineering or related field preferred

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