John De La Vega
About John De La Vega
John De La Vega is a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer at Spectrum Brands, Inc., with a Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology from California State Polytechnic University. He has extensive experience in quality engineering and electronics manufacturing processes, having previously worked at Broadcom Limited and other companies in various engineering roles.
Work at Spectrum Brands
John De La Vega has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as a Senior Advanced Quality Engineer since 2020. His role is based in Lake Forest, California, where he has contributed to the company's quality assurance initiatives for four years. His expertise in advanced quality engineering is applied to enhance the manufacturing processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
John De La Vega earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology from California State Polytechnic University, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in advanced quality engineering, particularly in electronics manufacturing processes. He is knowledgeable about industry standards and certifications, including ISO and IPC.
Background in Electronics Manufacturing
John De La Vega has a diverse background in electronics manufacturing, having held various engineering roles. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Broadcom Limited from 2013 to 2017. He also served as a Test Engineer/Process Engineer at Senior Systems Technology, Inc. from 2006 to 2008 and as an SMT Engineer at Venture Corporation Limited from 2008 to 2012.
Previous Experience in Quality Engineering
Before joining Spectrum Brands, John De La Vega gained experience as a Quality Engineer at QSC Audio from 2012 to 2013. His roles have consistently involved responsibilities related to quality assurance and process control, particularly in the context of electronics. This experience has equipped him with skills in design for manufacturing and process control.
Technical Skills and Tools
John De La Vega possesses technical skills in advanced manufacturing technologies relevant to the electronics industry. He is familiar with tools and processes such as Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and X-RAY inspection. These skills are integral to his work in quality engineering.