Quality Engineer (Power Electronics)

About Voltech Instruments:

Voltech Instruments has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing precision test equipment, with a strong focus on transformer and power electronics testing solutions. Engineers and manufacturers trust our products worldwide to ensure the performance, safety, and reliability of transformers and related components.

We are an engineering-led business that values practical problem-solving, attention to detail, and continuous improvement. We work closely with international manufacturing partners to deliver high-quality, reliable products to our global customer base.

Overview:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer (Remote) to support our external manufacturing partners and global quality processes. This role plays an important part in ensuring consistent product quality, particularly in relation to PCB manufacturing and assembly.

You will work closely with key suppliers, primarily based in China, as well as collaborate with engineering and operations teams across multiple regions to maintain and improve quality standards.

Why Join Voltech?

• Work on meaningful engineering products used globally in the power electronics industry
• Take ownership of quality processes and have a direct impact on product reliability
• Gain international experience working with global suppliers, including those in China
• Be part of an engineering-led team that values practical thinking and continuous improvement
• Join a well-established company with over 40 years of experience and a strong reputation

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop and maintain supplier quality plans
• Work closely with PCB and electronics manufacturing partners, particularly in China
• Define and monitor quality metrics and acceptance criteria
• Conduct remote supplier reviews and support continuous improvement activities

Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

• Monitor and support quality control processes across manufacturing partners
• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions on production issues
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve product quality and processes

Quality Systems & Documentation

• Maintain quality standards, procedures, and documentation
• Support incoming inspection and supplier qualification processes
• Lead failure analysis and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA)

Data Analysis & Database Management

• Write and execute database queries (e.g., SQL)
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Support data-driven decision-making through reporting and visualization of quality metrics

International Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with global suppliers and internal teams
• Ensure alignment on quality expectations across regions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with power electronics (design, manufacturing, or testing)
• Good understanding of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience in a quality or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, CAPA, or similar methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally in China
• Knowledge of electronics production test methods
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
• Clear communicator, both internally and with external partners
• Able to work effectively across distributed, cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote environment

Working Conditions

• Full-time remote role
• Occasional international travel may be required (e.g., supplier visits in China)

Work Location: Remote