- Incoming inspection of SMT components (marking, purchase order, supplier invoice, actual part verification, value if applicable, and packaging condition).
- Incoming inspection of local components such as plastic casing, battery, harness, packaging box, hardware, screws, etc.
- Fill the incoming inspection checklist and update the store material inward sheet after inspection. Add a QC sticker to each box.
- Verify the supplier PDI report and maintain records of all supplier PDI reports.
- Perform 100% inspection of OBD cables for the international market using a test bed/multimeter.
- Perform 100% verification of all pigtails (splitter, 9-pin, etc.) for continuity and visual defects using a tester, multimeter, or visual inspection.
- Conduct sampling inspection after pre-assembly.
Inward Material Rejection
- Update the rejection summary supplier-wise and material-wise in the rejection sheet for any rejected material.
- Calculate supplier PPM and prepare monthly trends supplier-wise and material-wise for actual tracking and audit purposes.
- Send an email to the supplier regarding any inward material rejection.
- Obtain an 8D report from the supplier for every rejected material.
- Visit the supplier's premises if parts are rejected due to major issues,
for improvement activities, or for trials, if required.
- Maintain records of inward rework and material on hold.
- Segregate incoming material supplier-wise or internally in case of urgency.
- Send monthly performance reports to every supplier.
Incoming Process Documents
- Prepare and update all incoming master checklists as required.
- Prepare and update the sampling plan.
- Ensure that drawings for all inward materials are available.
Improvements
- Initiate Kaizen activities whenever possible.
- Initiate corrective actions for incoming material issues whenever possible.
Store
- Monitor whether the store follows the FIFO (First In, First Out) system.
- Ensure that a FIFO sticker is affixed to each box.
Others
- Fill out the deviation report, if applicable.
- Fill out the engineering change document, if applicable.
Packaging List
- Verify the packaging list against the batch material.
- Ensure that all parts listed in the packaging list are available and included in the BOM and alternate sheets.
- Update the packaging list after material verification.
In-house Hardware Changes
- Perform 100% verification of the PCBA after in-house hardware changes.