The SQA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of software products through comprehensive testing and validation processes. The role involves developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating with the development team to enhance product quality. The SQA Engineer will participate in the entire software development lifecycle, providing insights and recommendations to improve testing methodologies and processes.

Role and Responsibilities

- Supplier Quality Management

Evaluate and approve recent suppliers. Conduct supplier audits and assessments. Monitor supplier performance using quality metrics (PPM, defect rates, delivery quality, etc.). Develop supplier improvement plans when quality issues arise.

- Incoming Material Quality Assurance

Verify that incoming parts and materials meet specifications. Review inspection reports and quality documentation.

Coordinate with incoming quality inspection teams. Manage containment actions for non-conforming materials.

- APQP and PPAP Activities

Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities. Review and approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions from suppliers. Ensure suppliers comply with customer-specific requirements during product development.

- Problem Solving and Corrective Actions

Lead investigations of supplier-related defects.



Use quality tools such as:

8D Methodology, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Pareto Analysis, FMEA

Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.

- Process Audits

Conduct supplier process audits. Verify compliance with: IATF 16949 requirements ISO 9001 standards, Customer-specific requirements, Assess manufacturing controls, traceability, and process capability.

- Quality Data Analysis

Analyze warranty, field failure, and production defect data.

Track KPIs such as: PPM (Parts Per Million defects). Supplier Scorecard Ratings, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

Audit Findings, Generate quality reports and improvement recommendations.

- Change Management

Review supplier process changes.

Approve changes in: Manufacturing processes, Raw materials, Tooling, Production locations and Ensure proper validation before implementation.

- Customer Complaint Support

Support investigations related to supplier-caused customer complaints. Coordinate with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions. Provide quality documentation to customers when required.

- Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with: , Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing/Sourcing, Production, Logistics, Suppliers

Customer Quality Teams, Skills Required

📌 SQA Engineer (Puducherry)
🏢 India Nippon Electricals
📍 Puducherry