Part-time Engineer Jobs in Irvine, CA

QE with strong electronics manufacturing expertise / Great pay + benefits This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with strong experience in electronics manufacturing to support quality systems, product reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in driving defect reduction, supporting new product introductions (NPI), and ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards. Why join us? Medical, Dental, Vision 401k with match Generous PTO + sick leave Exponential growth opportunities Job Details Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain quality processes and procedures within an electronics manufacturing environment Support SMT/PCBA production lines, including soldering processes, inspection standards, and assembly quality Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement Monitor and analyze key quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, scrap, rework) and implement improvement initiatives Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts to ensure quality standards are built into processes from the start Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits as needed Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), and customer-specific requirements Review and approve first article inspections (FAI), control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation Collaborate with suppliers on quality issues, including supplier corrective actions and performance tracking Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) preferred 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in electronics manufacturing (SMT, PCBA, or EMS) Strong understanding of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) Experience with quality tools and methodologies (SPC, FMEA, CAPA, Lean/Six Sigma) Hands-on experience with inspection methods (AOI, X-ray, functional testing) Knowledge of soldering processes, reflow ovens, and PCB assembly Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally Proficiency in quality systems documentation and data analysis Preferred Qualifications Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma certification Experience in regulated industries (medical device, aerospace, defense) Familiarity with ERP/MES quality modules Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy