Quality Engineer

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other
The Role
Leads quality engineering for electronic telecommunications products across SMT, through-hole, mechanical assembly, and functional test operations. Investigates defects, performs root-cause analysis, defines and verifies corrective actions, evaluates materials using IPC-A-610, develops manufacturing documentation, reviews quality trends, supports production data systems, approves deviations and rework, and guides Quality Inspectors. Partners with manufacturing, test, and design engineering teams to improve product quality and process performance.
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Job Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer ensures that electronic telecommunications products meet established quality requirements across surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole (PTH), and mechanical assembly operations. This role applies IPC-A-610 requirements and quality-engineering expertise to support printed circuit board assembly lines, mechanical assembly operations, and functional test areas. The Senior Quality Engineer also leads investigations, supports corrective actions, and partners with manufacturing, test, and design engineering teams to improve product quality and process performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and define appropriate corrective actions.

• Evaluate and disposition material in accordance with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.

• Support the implementation and verification of corrective actions that improve product quality, productivity, reliability, and process efficiency.

• Develop and review work instructions to document manufacturing and quality processes.

• Lead Quality Data Review meetings to evaluate quality trends, establish priorities, and coordinate follow-up actions.

• Provide daily support for manufacturing data-collection, scanning, and labeling systems and resolve related issues.

• Review and approve deviations, waivers, and rework instructions

• Facilitate purge implementation for manufacturing.

• Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the daily activities of Quality Inspectors.

• Perform other projects and assignments as needed to support the changing priorities of the department and the Company.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Five to eight years of quality engineering experience required.

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards required.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to analyze quality trends and perform root-cause analysis.

• Ability to develop and implement manufacturing process controls utilizing SPC methods.

• Working knowledge of the tools and systems used to monitor manufacturing processes and produce high-quality products.

• Must be familiar with interpreting BOMs and mechanical assembly drawings.

• Ability to interpret manufacturers' datasheets and use the documented specifications to determine component validity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• No travel is expected in this position.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

• IPC-A-600 preferred.

• IPC WHMA-A-620 preferred.

• Experience with enterprise and manufacturing systems, including SAP and Aegis FactoryLogix, and with AI productivity tools, including Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude, preferred.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred. Experience with Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement processes preferred.


Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Five to eight years of quality engineering experience
  • Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standards
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to analyze quality trends and perform root-cause analysis
  • Ability to develop and implement manufacturing process controls using SPC methods
  • Working knowledge of tools and systems used to monitor manufacturing processes and produce high-quality products
  • Familiarity with interpreting BOMs and mechanical assembly drawings
  • Ability to interpret manufacturers' datasheets and determine component validity
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • IPC-A-600 certification or knowledge
  • IPC WHMA-A-620 certification or knowledge
  • Experience with SAP and Aegis FactoryLogix
  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude
  • Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • Experience with Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement processes

ADTRAN Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ADTRAN and has not been reviewed or approved by ADTRAN.

  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests health insurance is solid, with medical, dental, and vision coverage viewed favorably. Company-paid short-term disability and access to on-site medical services at some locations reinforce the perception of strong healthcare support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests the 2024 shift to flexible/unlimited PTO has been well received and is complemented by paid holidays and sick leave. Volunteer time off adds to the overall time-away options.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests on-site clinics, fitness centers, cafeterias, and tuition assistance add meaningful day-to-day value. An Employee Assistance Program and optional add-ons further expand lifestyle support.

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The Company
HQ: Huntsville, AL
1,601 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

ADTRAN, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) is defining the future network with innovative next-generation solutions that enable telecommunication service providers to deliver voice, data and video services to homes and businesses. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. ADTRAN was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, AL. The corporate headquarters remains in Huntsville with additional R&D centers in Germany and India and sales offices located throughout the world. Innovation has been at the heart of the company since its inception and is recognized through our large portfolio of patents that is more than 700 strong. Our employees, more than 2,000 strong, come to work each day searching for ways to bring the world together through improved communication. We seek the best and brightest minds that bring integrity, a spirit of entrepreneurism, creative problem solving, and a passion for their work.

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