The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all conformal
coating processes meet IPC, customer, regulatory, and internal quality
requirements. This role provides technical oversight of coating
applications, inspection, process validation, and defect prevention for
high-reliability electronics. The position requires strong technical
expertise in IPC standards, conformal coating materials, selective
coating systems, for applicable industry regulations. Key
Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain conformal coating
quality control plans. - Ensure compliance with IPC, NASA, MIL,
customer-specific, and internal quality standards. - Review and approve
coating process parameters for spray, dip, brush, and selective coating
systems. - Validate curing profiles, including UV, thermal, and
moisture-cure processes. - Support DFM, PFMEA, FMEA, and NPI
activities. - Oversee masking and demasking processes to prevent
functional and cosmetic defects. - Define inspection criteria in
accordance with IPC-A-610, IPC-CC-830, and J-STD-001. - Ensure proper UV
inspection lighting, verification methods, and inspection controls are
in place. - Implement and support incoming, in-process, and final
inspection activities. - Support First Article Inspection and FAIR
documentation. - Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis using
methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC. - Provide
technical input on UV cure systems, ovens, and coating thickness
measurement tools. - Validate coating thickness measurement methods,
including micrometers, wet film gauges, and cross-section analysis. -
Support NCRs, DMRs, RCCAs, CAPAs, and SCARs. - Train operators and
inspectors on coating quality standards, workmanship criteria, and
customer requirements. - Drive yield improvement initiatives and
continuous improvement efforts. - Support quality-related tasks and
initiatives assigned by the VP of Quality. Qualifications - Working
knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001. - Familiarity with conformal
coating materials, application methods, and process development. -
Experience with UV light inspection and magnification-based inspection
methods. - Knowledge of selective coating programming, preferably with
PVA and Nordson systems. - Experience with AOI systems is preferred. -
Minimum 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, conformal
coating, or a related electronics manufacturing environment. Skills -
Strong understanding of high-reliability electronics manufacturing
requirements. - Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical, or
other regulated industries. - Strong problem-solving, documentation, and
communication skills. - Ability to work cross-functionally with
operations, and the sale teams.
