We are seeking a Quality Engineer, to bring structured - data-driven quality engineering discipline that is rooted in methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA - to the production floor. This role will continue to build the quality planning framework by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive First Pass Yield, reduce nonconformances, and establish repeatable, scalable quality systems.
Position Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology across new product introduction and existing product lines, bringing structure the team does not currently have.
- Develop and maintain PPAP packages, Control Plans, and Process/Design FMEAs for new and changing products.
- Assist in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality management system.
- Monitor, compile, and drive action from First Pass Yield, Quality Nonconformance, and RMA data with cross-functional teams to improve product and process performance.
- Support product development and introduction to production through design release and change approvals, FMEA design and analysis, and quality assurance planning.
- Interface with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure products conform to approved specifications.
- Identify measurement and metrology technologies and strategies; evaluate and recommend new technologies for measurement, inspection, and test.
- Conduct internal and external audits, including closing out findings, creating audit reports, and determining corrective actions.
- Compile statistical data and lead capability studies (Cpk/Ppk) and Gage R&R / MSA studies on new and existing equipment; report findings and recommendations.
- Train and mentor quality technicians and cross-functional partners on APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methods.
- Apply Lean principles to guide improvements, including process mapping and flow diagrams.
- Interpret technical documentation and testing specifications; produce clear technical writing and reporting.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within automotive or aerospace manufacturing, with hands-on ownership of APQP and PPAP processes.
- Deep, practical experience with APQP, PPAP, Design/Process FMEA, and Control Plans - able to stand these up in an environment where they don't yet exist.
- IATF 16949 familiarity preferred but not required for certification purposes, but valuable as a signal quality system discipline.
- Advanced knowledge of statistics: SPC, probability, Cpk/Ppk, Gage R&R/MSA.
- Advanced root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills (8D, 5-Why, fishbone); Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills to lead and work with operational teams and internal/external stakeholders.
- Superior project management, organizational, and time management skills; self-motivated with a positive, professional attitude.
- Lean understanding as a guide for implementing improvements, with demonstrated ability to create flow diagrams and process maps.
- Strong technical reading, interpretation, and writing skills for specifications and quality documentation.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally in automotive or aerospace manufacturing
- Hands-on ownership and practical experience with APQP and PPAP processes
- Experience developing Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and Control Plans
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of statistics, including SPC, probability, Cpk/Ppk, and Gage R&R/MSA
- Advanced root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills, including 8D, 5-Why, and fishbone methods
- IATF 16949 familiarity
- Six Sigma certification
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Project management, organizational, and time management skills
- Lean understanding, including process mapping and flow diagram creation
- Strong technical reading, interpretation, and writing skills for specifications and quality documentation
What We Do
Wireless technology now impacts nearly every aspect of daily life around the world. As the fastest-growing global tech company, JMA Wireless designs and delivers cutting-edge wireless technology solutions that modernize how people learn, work, live and play, like never imagined. We power today’s leading industries through next-generation software-based 5G, private wireless networks, 5G-ready antennas and connectors, and advanced indoor 5G capabilities — all manufactured in the U.S. Our headquarters, along with the first-of-its-kind 5G campus, are located in Syracuse, NY, with innovative tech hubs around the world. Join our team to shape the future of wireless technology and elevate how people experience the world! JMA designs and builds next-generation communication systems, delivering the industry’s most powerful technologies enabling 4G LTE, 5G, CBRS, and LAA on networks worldwide. JMA XRAN™ leads the industry with the only 100 percent software-based RAN platform, combined with TEKO™, NWAV, and RF distribution technologies. JMA’s millimeter-wave IOTA platform provides a best-in-class radio footprint for indoor 5G deployments.
