Quality Engineer

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board ManufacturerAbout TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency ("RF") components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards ("PCB"s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.Additional information can be found at www.ttm.comSummaryPerforms quality assurance activities concerned with the engineering of products, materials, and processes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Performs detailed contract reviews to determine the quality assurance requirements. * May assist Contracts during the RFP phase to review contract quality requirements and make recommendations for acceptance/rejection. * Acts as liaison Team leader between departments and makes independent decisions to insure adherence to quality and reliability procedures. * Single point of contact to Program Teams for all Operations Quality Assurance elements. * Prepares Basis of Estimates to support new and reoccurring programs. * Supports proposals for new jobs and informs team members of the proposal requirements. * Provides Program Quality requirements for other members of the work cell. * Work within a team construct in support of the assigned program. * Develops and implements quality procedures. * Develops and maintains monthly program status. * Establishes and collects data for metrics reporting and analyzes results of activities for potentially adverse trends. * Prepares status reports for management and presents status to management as required. * Generates and tracks responses to internal CARs and supplier CARs. * May lead mini Kaizan events aimed at continuous improvement activities. * Performs final sell-off and witnesses testing of products to customers and the government. * Answers questions relating to standard practices and procedures. * Reviews statements of work for subcontractors. * Prepares cost estimates for proposals and writes proposal sections and required program plans. * Participates in design reviews and formal customer reviews and audits. * Reviews and approve: manufacturing operation sheets, drawings, and test and calibration procedures. * Develops inspection instructions and inspection points on manufacturing routers. * Acts as a member of the Engineering Change Board. * Resolves minor issues between quality engineers and production control and assembly personnel. * Witnesses environmental and operational testing. * Develops estimates-to-complete. * Performs audits of procedures and special processes. * Maintains procedures and records of activities performed. * Support failure analysis at the process, component, and workmanship level (Defect trend analysis and FMECA efforts). * Facilitates Root cause Corrective Action (RCCA). * Perform other duties as needed. Skills * Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably industrial or mechanical engineering) from a four-year college or university * 3-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Must have a background that would permit the U.S. Department of Defense to issue a secret clearance when necessary for work on a project that requires such a clearance. * Knowledge of PC and their operating systems. (Excel, Power Point, Word) * Knowledge of Oracle ERP Systems and Agile PLM/PDM is desired. * Access to the network drafting records and purchasing system. * Detailed working knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD Certifications. Previously certified is desired. * Ability to use mechanical measurement equipment, such as calipers,