Quality Engineer

TTM Technologies, Inc. - Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) - Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About 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.com

Summary

This is a hands-on, shop-floor-focused role for an experienced quality professional who can translate quality data into actionable process improvements, influence cross-functional teams, and build a culture of prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Engineer is responsible for driving product quality, process stability, and continuous improvement throughout the PWB manufacturing operation. This role focuses primarily on internal manufacturing processes, with an emphasis on identifying and eliminating process variation, preventing defects, improving first-pass yield, and ensuring consistent execution of established manufacturing standards.

Working closely with production supervisors, operators, and process engineers, the Quality Engineer uses data-driven problem-solving, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and structured corrective action methods to resolve recurring quality issues and improve overall manufacturing performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Quality

• Monitor and evaluate manufacturing processes throughout the PWB production flow to identify sources of variation, recurring defects, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyze in-process inspection results, process yields, scrap, rework, and defect trends to identify emerging issues and prioritize improvement efforts
• Partner with production and process engineering teams to establish, maintain, and improve process controls, inspection criteria, control plans, and standardize work practices
• Verify adherence to manufacturing procedures, process specifications, workmanship standards, and quality requirements
• Support the development and implementation of process monitoring methods that promote early defect detection and prevention

Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action

• Lead structured investigations into internal manufacturing defects. Process excursions, nonconformances, and recurring quality issues
• Apply problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, fault tree analysis, and other appropriate root cause analysis tools
• Drive corrective and preventative actions that address underlying process causes rather than relying on inspection, sorting, or rework as the primary solution
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions through process data, follow-up audits, and sustained performance monitoring
• Work with manufacturing teams to establish appropriate containment measures and ensure timely resolution of internal quality issues
• Track corrective actions to completion and escalate unresolved or recurring issues as needed

Process Control and Quality Engineering

• Develop, implement, and maintain SPC methods, process capability studies, and other analytical tools appropriate to PWB manufacturing
• Assess the quality impact of changes to materials, equipment, tooling, process parameters, and manufacturing methods
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to develop effective error-proofing, defect prevention, and process verification strategies
• Ensure that inspection and measurement methods provide reliable, repeatable, and actionable information for process control

Technical Support

• Provide quality engineering support dispositioning process-specific defects such as dimensional variation, registration issues, plating defects, shorts and opens, etch anomalies, delamination, solder mask defects, and other internal manufacturing nonconformances
• Acquire and use process knowledge and manufacturing data to identify defect mechanisms, establish corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
• Support the development and improvement of inspection methods, defect classification systems, and process-specific quality standards

Continuous Improvement and Operational Performance

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, rework, defect rates, and process variability
• Use 9CI Elements: Customer Satisfaction, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 6S/Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Jidoka/Andon, Zero Defect program, 8D Problem Solving, Quality Alerts, and Design of Experiments
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership using clear, data-supported analysis
• Promote preventative quality practices and strengthen process ownership
• Identify opportunities to simplify controls, eliminate waste, improve inspection efficiency, and make quality performance more visible at the point of manufacture

Internal Audits and Quality Systems

• Conduct internal audits to verify adherence to manufacturing procedures and critical process controls
• Identify gaps between documented procedures and actual shop-floor practices and coordinate appropriate corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of internal nonconformances, investigations, process studies, and improvement activities
• Support the effective implementation of AS9100, ISO14001, IPC-1791, and IPC-6018 requirements

Education:

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related subject matter. In lieu of education, must have 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• • Working knowledge of IPC, MIL-31032, ISO9001/AS9100 standards and/or similar quality systems
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical data analysis and interpretation, as well as the ability to develop, implement, and drive improvement plans and project teams to successful completion
  • Strong background in the use and understanding of key manufacturing performance metrics
  • Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Strong interpersonal skills; willingness to be part of a team as well as the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization

Compensation and Benefits:

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays. Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire. For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement:

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of ForeignPerson visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.