Factory Quality Engineer

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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.

Responsibilities

• Position will be based in our two CM partner factories (about 10-20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur)
• Candidates are/will be local (live in Sriperumbudur/Chennai area and can daily come to the factory)
• Speak English and local language (Tamil)
• Candidate should have 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, business hours Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours
• Factory presence 4 days/week, 1 day may work from home (depends on factory set-up, projects, pilots, production, etc.)

• 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 development, design, manufacturing of a product or solution.
• 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.

Education & Experience Recommended
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in quality assurance, reliability, or a related field or an advanced degree with little or no work experience.

Preferred Certifications
NA

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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