Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Description -

Job Summary

This role is responsible for designing and integrating quality requirements, processes, and practices into product development, design, and manufacturing. The role applies intermediate level of subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and drive continuous improvement. The role is pivotal in enhancing product quality and minimizing failure risks while adhering to established guidelines and policies.

Work Details:

Position is based in our CM partner factory (about 20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur).

Candidate is/will be local (lives in Sriperumbudur/Chennai area and can daily come to the factory).

Fluent in English and local language (Tamil).

Product quality/manufacturing experience preferably in electronics industry.

Good understanding of process/product quality, knowledgeable of IQC/IPQC/OQC and line/process audits (ISO, Agency, ESD, RM/FG handling, SOP, etc.).

Strong quality tools knowledge/experience (RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, etc.).

Good understanding of current PC technology/architecture and HW/SW.

Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage.

Working Mon-Fri/Sat, business hours.

Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours.

Responsibilities:

Develops an understanding of the organization's inspection methods, quality guidelines, best practices, risk management practices, etc.

Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into the manufacturing of a product or solution.

Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory.

Crafts test strategies using various test methodologies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and tests plans.

Analyzes and reviews portions of new product and solution designs and specifications for potential quality issues.

Provides tangible feedback and proposes further changes to improve product quality and minimize risk of failures.

Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs.

Works independently on moderate scope problems by applying professional expertise, exercising judgment, and resolving issues via root-cause analysis while following company policies and procedures.

Consolidates and analyzes test reports, test data, and process results for assigned portions of components to identify trends and issues.

Communicates product and process issue analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, and drives continuous improvement.

Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written consolidated reports, contributing proactively through research, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture.

Knowledge and Skills:

Familiar with PC or 3C (computer, communication, and consumer electronics) products manufacturing processes.

Understands PC architecture and components.

Knowledgeable of PC manufacturing processes (assembly, test, pack, audit) and diagnostics.

Experienced with using engineering tools and software to evaluate products and manufacturing processes.

Able to do a first level issue triage on manufacturing technical and quality issues.

Data driven with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environment.

Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.

Fits in well with a team, understands capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment.

Effectively communicates project plans/proposals/results and follows up actions to closure.

Able to negotiate options at management levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor or master's degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent.

Typically 5-10 years of experience, 5 years in PC or 3C products related industry.

Knowledge & Skills:

Agile Methodology

Auditing

Automation

Computer Science

Continuous Improvement Process

Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)

Data Analysis

Good Manufacturing Practices

ISO 9000 Series

New Product Development

Pharmaceuticals

Process Improvement

Product Quality (QA/QC)

Project Management

Quality Management

Quality Management Systems

Risk Management

Root Cause Analysis

Test Automation

Test Planning

Cross-Org Skills

Effective Communication

Results Orientation

Learning Agility

Digital Fluency

Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts immediate team and acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input.

Complexity

Responds to routine issues within established guidelines.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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Engineering

Schedule -

Full time

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No shift premium (India)

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Relocation -

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