Palo Alto Networks is seeking an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Process Quality Engineer to own factory process and quality, driving stability, compliance, and continuous improvement at their Austin, Texas facility. The role involves optimizing workflows, resolving issues in real time, and delivering measurable improvements by partnering with EMS/CM sites, suppliers, test engineering, and design teams.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes, test and inspection methodologies, and process controls.
- Proven expertise in RCA, CAPA, and quality engineering methodologies; hands-on with Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and 8D.
Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve workflows, and maintain process control for stability.
- Lead RCA investigations, implement CAPA, and apply tools such as FMEA, 8D, and 5-Whys to sustain continuous improvement.
- Standardize processes across sites, escalate quality issues, ensure proper CAPA implementation, and drive top-issue reduction.
- Own metrics like FPY, Bonepile, and CAPA effectiveness; provide clear, accurate reporting to leadership.
- Act as the escalation point for process and quality issues, aligning stakeholders across design, production, and suppliers.
Other
- This role requires in-office presence of 5 days per week.
- Based on-site at our Austin, Texas facility
- 7+ years in manufacturing/process/quality engineering within high-mix, high-reliability hardware environments.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; able to simplify complex data for fast decisions and influence across suppliers, factories, and design/test teams.
- Comfortable working independently as the primary on-site point of contact, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
