Position Title: Process/Final/Outgoing Quality Inspector (IPQC/FQC/OQC)

Department: Quality Assurance

Reporting To: Process Quality Engineer

Location: Cochin, Kerala

1. Purpose of the RoleThe Process Quality Inspector (PQI) is responsible for ensuring product and process quality during EMS manufacturing operations through in-process inspections, monitoring of production activities, verification of workmanship standards, defect identification, and adherence to customer, requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

- Perform In-process/Final/Outgoing quality inspections during SMT, assembly, testing, Final & outgoing stages.
- Verify adherence to SOPs, Work Instructions (WI), Control Plans, and quality standards.
- Conduct visual inspection of PCB assemblies as per IPC-A-610 standards.
- Monitor production lines for process discipline and workmanship quality.
- Identify, record, and report defects observed during production/Final/Outgoing stages
- Segregate non-conforming products and ensure proper identification and traceability.
- Support root cause analysis activities for line defects and customer complaints.
- Ensure implementation and compliance of corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor.
- Verify ESD compliance and housekeeping practices in production areas.
- Support first-piece approval and line changeover verification activities.
- Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.




- Coordinate with production and engineering teams for issue resolution and quality improvements
- Packaging inspections as per standard/SOP/WI

3. Key performance indicators

- In-process/FQC/OQC defect detection effectiveness
- Reduction in line rejection and rework
- Compliance to inspection standards
- Audit observation closure
- Process discipline adherence
- Timely reporting of quality issues

4. Educational Qualification Diploma / ITI in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5.Experience 1 to 2 years’ experience in quality inspection preferably in,

- EMS Manufacturing
- SMT Processes
- PCB Assembly
- Automotive Electronics
- Consumer Electronics

6. Required Skills

- Knowledge of SMT & PCB assembly processes
- Understanding of IPC-A-610 workmanship standard
- Basic knowledge of PCB assemblies & electronic components
- Familiarity with inspection tools/equipment’s & documentation
- Ability to identify soldering & assembly issues
- Basic understanding of ESD requirements and process controls

7. Preferred Certifications

- Basic Quality tools training

8. EMS-Specific Knowledge Preferred

- SMT line inspection
- Solder defect identification
- AOI defect verification
- ESD control practices
- Traceability requirements
- Functional testing support
- Automotive electronics requirements
- Reflow profile knowledge

Work Location: In person

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