Senior Quality Engineer, Automotive Customer Quality

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$117,800–$176,600 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 21, 2027

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Below market

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TL;DR · Senior Quality Engineer, Automotive Customer Quality

The Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive Customer Quality joins the Hardware Engineering group to support North American automotive customers using Snapdragon, Modem, and 5G technology. This technical, customer-facing role involves managing quality requirements from development through mass production and field returns. Key responsibilities include providing quality support for customer APQP, conducting risk assessments, driving 8D problem-solving methodologies, and monitoring quality KPIs. The candidate must utilize diagnostic equipment like oscilloscopes, curve tracers, and CSA to analyze complex data. Required expertise includes wafer fabrication, assembly, testing, and understanding Electrically induced Physical Damage. Proficiency in PPAP, IATF 16949, and AEC standards is essential for navigating the automotive domain. The role ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards while managing customer relationships and internal quality strategy implementation.

What you'll do

  • Provide quality support to automotive customers regarding product development, mass production, and field returns.
  • Support customer APQP requirements, including documentation and risk assessments for new product bring-ups.
  • Drive the approval and adoption of Qualcomm Product Change Notifications (PCNs) with regional teams.
  • Survey key customers frequently to track quality KPIs and conduct business reviews.
  • Lead problem-solving teams using 8D Methodology and related tools to resolve complex quality issues.
  • Analyze complex data from multiple sources to identify trends and make informed technical decisions.
  • Feed regional requirements, risks, and opportunities back to Qualcomm's internal quality organization.
  • Support the continuous improvement of Qualcomm Automotive Quality systems and processes.

What we're looking for

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Hold a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 1+ year of Hardware Engineering experience.
  • Hold a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the Automotive industry, ideally in a customer-facing role.
  • Possess hands-on experience using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, curve trace, and CSA.
  • Experience driving problem-solving teams using 8D Methodology and related tools.
  • Understanding of wafer fabrication, assembly, testing, and Electrically induced Physical Damage (EIPD).
  • Understanding of PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949, or AEC standards (preferred).

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