The Opportunity: The Incoming Quality Engineer at Hitachi, Ltd. is responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components used in our manufacturing processes. This role plays a critical part in preventing defects, minimizing rework, and maintaining the high standards of Hitachi products.How you'll make an impact:* Develop, implement, and maintain incoming quality inspection plans and procedures based on engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.* Perform thorough inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.* Utilize various quality control tools and methodologies (e.G., CMM, optical comparators, gauges, statistical process control) for effective material evaluation.* Identify, document, and investigate non-conforming materials, initiating appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).* Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement supplier quality improvement programs, and conduct supplier audits as needed.* Collaborate with R&D;, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to establish explicit quality requirements and ensure seamless material flow.* Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends,



and generate reports to drive continuous improvement initiatives.* Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to establish critical quality parameters for new components.* Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformances, and supplier performance.* Stay updated on industry best practices, quality standards (e.G., ISO 9001), and relevant regulatory requirements.Your back ground:* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.* 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, specifically in an incoming quality or supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment.* Strong understanding of quality control principles, tools, and methodologies (e.G., SPC, FMEA, 8D, PPAP).* Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.* Experience with various measurement and inspection equipment (e.G., calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical inspection systems).* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

📌 Incoming Quality Engineer (Vadodara)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Vadodara