Production Quality & Failure Analysis Engineer (15–20 Years)

Veoneer exists to Protect Everyone in Every Crash. We design, manufacture and sell the world's best automotive safety electronics.

About Veoneer:

Veoneer is a world leader, and over the years, Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.

Owned by AIP and headquartered in the U.S. Veoneer has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.

What you'll do?

Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

• Lead complex investigations into customer returns, warranty claims, and in-line failures with high-quality, timely reporting.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic techniques (SEM, EDS, X-RAY, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, etc.) for root cause identification.
• Apply structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, IS/IS Not, PDCA, SPC, CAPA) to implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

Production Quality Assurance

• Monitor and control production processes to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Analyze scrap, defect, and yield data to identify systemic trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Control Plans, FMEA, and process documentation to ensure consistency and stability.

Continuous Improvement & Auditing

• Conduct process audits, risk assessments, and supplier quality evaluations.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives to enhance process capability, reduce waste, and drive operational efficiency.
• Support internal, supplier, and customer audits, ensuring full compliance with IATF, ISO, and VDA standards.

Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

• Act as the technical interface for critical customer escalations and supplier quality issues.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Customer Quality teams to address systemic issues and prevent recurrence.
• Provide clear, data-driven recommendations that influence both product design and manufacturing practices.

Tools, Systems & Infrastructure

• Maintain and optimize failure analysis laboratory equipment, standards, and infrastructure.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of investigations, reports, and corrective actions.
• Support warranty cost reduction initiatives by driving design/process improvements based on failure insights.

What You’ll Bring?

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience in failure analysis, production quality, and electronic manufacturing (preferably in automotive).
• Strong knowledge of PCBA, ECU, SMT assembly, semiconductors, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency with advanced tools: SEM, EDS, X-RAY, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering equipment, and visual inspection systems.
• Familiarity with warranty processes, deviation handling, scrap analysis, and change control procedures.

Standards & Compliance

• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, and MPS112 requirements.
• Skilled in preparing and maintaining FMEA, Control Plans, KPIs (QCDSM), Quality Reports, and Corrective Action Reports.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Analytical, detail-driven, and proactive mindset with a passion for building a strong quality culture.

• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open to travel as required for supplier visits, customer engagements, and audit activities.

Preferred Qualification: BE / BTech / ME / MTech in relevant engineering stream