Adtran
Quality Engineer
Adtran Huntsville HQ
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- On-site / unstated
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- 16 Oct 2026
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Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!
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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.
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