Quality Assurance Engineer (NPI) (SALISBURY)
Company: JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Location: Salisbury
Posted on: March 4, 2026
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Job Description:
How you will make an impact - We are hiring an NPI Quality
Assurance Engineer to lead product and process quality for our
cloud operations in Salisbury. In this role, you will manage ISO
9001:2015 systems, develop control plans and quality gates from NPI
through ramp, and apply data?driven methods to prevent defects. -
This is a hands?on role requiring strong engagement with production
lines, manufacturing data, and advanced manufacturing processes for
liquid?cooled servers and racks. - As the NPI Quality Assurance
Engineer, you will ensure products, processes, and systems meet
customer, regulatory, and internal standards throughout the full
product lifecycle. What will you do? Customer Requirements Review -
Evaluate customer requirements in early phases and ensure
compliance, including BOMs, specifications, and incoming quality
criteria. QMS Leadership - Maintain and improve ISO 9001:2015
processes, work instructions, and records. - Support internal
audits and prepare for external/customer audits. NPI to Ramp -
Identify CTQs, develop control plans, and complete PFMEAs. -
Perform MSA/GR&R, verify process capability (Cp/Cpk), and
conduct FAI for new products. - Capture and support lessons learned
for current and future launches. Liquid Cooling - Define and
enforce incoming quality criteria for liquid?cooling assemblies,
including pressure? and leak?test limits. - Maintain
leak?prevention protocols and sensor?based monitoring. - Validate
coolant fill, purge, filtration, and cleanliness processes. - Audit
cooling and fluid?handling operations to ensure quality, safety,
and reliability. - Lead CTQ analysis and support PFMEA and control
plan development. - Oversee equipment quality lifecycle, including
qualification, calibration, troubleshooting, and upgrades. In?Line
Quality & Yield - Implement SPC on critical processes; monitor FPY,
DPPM, and escapes. - Deploy mistake?proofing and lead containment
when process signals drift. Supplier Quality - Support definition
of incoming inspection criteria for NPI. - Assist with supplier CTQ
identification, material storage processes, and supplier
qualifications. Customer Quality - Lead 8D/A3 investigations for
returns and complaints. - Drive CAPA implementation and communicate
results to customer quality teams. - Identify gaps and coordinate
cross?functional corrective actions. Digital Quality - Automate
data flow from MES/ERP systems. - Develop real?time dashboards and
alerts. - Use control?chart behavior to recommend corrective
actions. Documentation & Training - Publish procedures and
one?point lessons. - Train operators and technicians on CTQs, audit
discipline, and error?proofing. - Translate customer and regulatory
requirements into internal instructions and visual aids. Success
Metrics - FPY/yield increases; DPPM reductions. - Zero major audit
findings. - CTQs Green at launch. - Verified CAPA effectiveness
with reduced recurrence. - Decreased COPQ with measurable savings.
- Reduced CCAR closure time. Work Model & Travel - On?site role at
Salisbury integration and test lines. - Travel to suppliers and
customers up to ~15–20%. - Frequent collaboration with
Manufacturing/Process, Test, SQE, NPI/PM, Industrial Engineering,
and Customer Quality. Education - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical,
Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
experience. Experience - 5–8 years in Quality or Manufacturing
Engineering for cloud/data?center hardware or complex
electromechanical systems. - Hands?on experience with ISO
9001:2015, internal auditing, PFMEA, control plans, PPAP/FAI, MSA,
SPC, and 8D/A3. - Proficient in Excel/Sheets and BI tools (Power
BI, Tableau, Looker). Preferred - ASQ CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Experience with server/rack integration. - Supplier development
(APQP/PPAP) and customer?facing quality experience. - Familiarity
with MES, PLCM, and ERP (SAP). Physical Requirements - Time on
production floor; ability to lift 25–30 lbs. occasionally; PPE use
as required. What Can Jabil Offer You? Along with growth,
stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a
competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental,
Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options -
401K Match - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Paid Time Off - Tuition
Reimbursement - Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance - Commuter
Benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Pet Insurance - Adoption
Assistance - Annual Merit Increases - Community Volunteer
Opportunities
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