IPQC – In-Process Quality Control

Role Purpose

Ensure process compliance and defect prevention during SMT, THT, Assembly, Testing stages. Experienced in In-Process Quality Control (IPQC), process monitoring, patrol inspection, first piece approval, defect analysis, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, CAPA, root cause analysis, process audits, quality documentation, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in using precision measuring instruments and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality standards."

Key Responsibilities

- Perform first-off inspection before mass production release.

- Monitor solder paste height (SPI), placement accuracy, reflow quality.

- Conduct in-process visual inspection as per IPC-A-610 (Class 3 for automotive).

- Monitor critical process parameters (Printing, Reflow profile, Torque values in EPS assembly).

- Verify changeover correctness (Feeder setup, BOM, Program version).

- Ensure traceability scanning at every stage.

- Conduct patrol inspection during production.

- Record and monitor process rejection trends.

- Ensure ESD and MSL compliance on shop floor.

- Stop line in case of major deviation (Quality Gate Authority)

📌 Engineer - Quality IPQC (Coimbatore)
🏢 Larsen u0026amp; Toubro
📍 Coimbatore