Job Description

Position: Quality Engineer (IQC/PQC/OQC)

Experience: 2 to 4 Years
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Location: Chennai, Ambattur Industrial Estate

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Quality Engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience in Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Process Quality Control (PQC/IPQC), and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC). The candidate will be responsible for ensuring supplier quality, in-process quality compliance, final product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

IPQC & PQC

- Perform in-process inspections and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI), line buy-offs, process audits, and line certifications.
- Monitor Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters and implement preventive actions.
- Verify process adherence through 4M/4M1E audits and process validation activities.
- Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, and quality procedures.

OQC & Final Inspection

- Conduct outgoing quality inspections and product release activities.
- Review product quality performance and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Manage sampling inspections and Out of Box Audit (OBA) activities.
- Investigate cosmetic and functional failures identified during OQC.

Quality Improvement

- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and other quality tools.
- Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure.
- Analyze quality trends and implement improvement actions to reduce defects and improve yield.




- Participate in Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

NPI & Project Support

- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process validation and pilot builds.
- Prepare and maintain quality documents such as inspection standards, check sheets, and validation reports.
- Participate in PFMEA reviews and risk assessments for new manufacturing processes.

Quality Systems & Audits

- Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with QMS requirements.
- Support Internal, Customer, and External Audits.
- Monitor calibration status of measuring instruments and coordinate calibration activities.
- Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and environmental standards.

Data Analysis & Reporting

- Monitor MES data, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Process Yield (PY).
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
- Analyze process performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of IPQC, OQC, Final Inspection, and Manufacturing Quality.
- Hands-on experience in RCA, CAPA, FAI, and quality audits.
- Knowledge of Quality Core Tools:
- FMEA / Control Plan
- SPC / MSA
- PPAP / APQP
- 7 QC Tools / 8D Methodology

- Experience with MES systems and production quality monitoring.
- Valuable understanding of calibration and measurement systems.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
- Experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Automotive, or High-Volume Manufacturing environment preferred.

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