Manager - Contract Manufacturing (CM) QA will collaborate with suppliers (CM, PCB Fabricators, Components) and internal cross-functional teams, including Purchase, Store, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Purchase and Production, to ensure manufacturing quality excellence across EMS partners as per Tejas networks requirements.

Responsibilities

- Conduct supplier qualification assessments and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and business requirements.
- Define, monitor, and review Contract Manufacturer (CM) quality KPIs, and drive actions to improve performance.
- Review and approve Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to customer complaints, yield losses, component failures, and significant process deviations.
- Validate manufacturing and assembly processes at Contract Manufacturer (CM) and System Integration sites to ensure compliance with product, process, and customer requirements.
- Implement, track, and ensure effective execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
- Review and approve quality plans for Pilot and Production Trials builds.
- Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of Contract Manufacturer (CM) quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across CM processes to enhance product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
- Review PCBA production documentation and assess PCBA and system integration readiness prior to production builds.
- Collaborate with Design, Procurement, and Contract Manufacturing teams to resolve technical build issues and manufacturing queries within established timelines.
- Ensure manufacturing readiness and adherence to quality requirements throughout product introduction and production ramp-up activities.

Mandatory Skills
- Interpretation of Gerber, BOM, Mechanical Fab drawing, Assembly Instructions.
- Knowledge on IPC-A-610, JDEC033, J-STD-001 standards.
- Knowledge on Mechanical Standards.
- Interpretation of Electronics & Mechanical technical queries.




- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis, presentation and report preparation skills.
- Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Electronics, or a related field.
- Candidates from EMS industry preferred.

Qualifications

- Experience: 13 to 18 yrs of Proven experience in PCB assembly process & quality activities.
- Education: BE/B. Tech in Electronics or a related field.

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D.; We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership.

We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%.

Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven; company,



we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success.

Over 60% of our employees are in R&D;, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

- Tejas Networks is an equal chance employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
- Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.

At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3).

Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization.

This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

📌 Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Tejas Networks
📍 Bengaluru