Manufacturing Quality Auditor / Engineer (MQA) to support supplier quality assurance and manufacturing process audits at SI factory locations. The role requires strong expertise in machining and special processes, with a focus on driving process compliance, product quality, and supplier improvements.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Conduct manufacturing process audits and product audits at supplier sites
- Perform part-to-print verification and critical dimension validation
- Evaluate supplier Quality Management Systems (QMS) for compliance
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
- Assess and monitor sub-tier supplier quality performance
- Review manufacturing process flows, inspection systems, and control plans
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications and process requirements
- Drive supplier capability improvements based on audit findings
- Prepare audit reports, scorecards, and improvement plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality issue resolution
Mandatory Technical Skills: Strong hands-on knowledge and audit experience in:
- CNC Machining (Critical)
- Anodizing / Surface Treatments (Critical)
- Welding Processes
- Glass manufacturing (Critical)
- Sandblasting
- Gluing / Adhesive processes
- Injection molding
- Casting processes
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering or equivalent
- 8–12 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control / Supplier Quality
- Strong exposure to shop-floor manufacturing environments
- Experience in process audits, product validation, and supplier audits
Core Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and data interpretation skills
- Manufacturing Depth: Understanding of end-to-end production processes
- Audit Expertise: Ability to identify gaps and drive remediation actions
- Communication: Transparent verbal and written reporting to stakeholders
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel ~40% across supplier locations
- Ability to work in quick-paced, high-accountability environments