Quality Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to manage product and process quality across PCB assembly, SMT, through-hole, box-build, and finished-product operations.

The role will be responsible for shop-floor quality control, customer and supplier quality management, QMS compliance, audits, RCA/CAPA, and continuous improvement. The candidate should be hands-on and capable of driving quality improvements in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Incoming (IQC), In-Process, and Final (OQC) quality activities across SMT, THT, box-build, and finished products.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and CAPA using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, and other problem-solving tools.
• Develop and review PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, inspection standards, and work instructions.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities for new product introduction.
• Monitor quality KPIs such as FPY, DPMO, PPM, scrap, rework, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and drive improvement actions.
• Apply quality tools including SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA/Gauge R&R, and sampling plans.
• Manage supplier quality activities including incoming inspection, supplier performance rating, SCAR, and corrective actions.
• Act as the quality interface for customers and support customer audits, factory audits, quality reviews, complaints, and deviation/waiver requests.
• Plan and conduct internal, process, and product audits and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Manage calibration and traceability of measuring and testing equipment.
• Train production operators and inspectors on IPC workmanship standards, inspection criteria, ESD/MSD handling, and quality procedures.
• Support compliance requirements including BIS, RoHS, and customer-specific product requirements.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 QMS and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Good understanding of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Strong practical knowledge of 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, Cp/Cpk, MSA, and sampling techniques.
• Hands-on experience with EMS processes such as SMT, reflow, wave/selective soldering, conformal coating, and box-build assembly.
• Knowledge of inspection and testing methods such as SPI, AOI, X-Ray, ICT, and Functional Testing.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, Gerber files, and customer specifications.
• Experience in conducting internal audits and handling customer/certification audits.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/QMS systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for effective coordination with customers, suppliers, Production, and Engineering teams.

Qualification & Experience

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience, preferably with substantial experience in EMS / PCB Assembly / Consumer Electronics manufacturing.
• Proven experience in handling customer complaints, RCA, CAPA, quality improvement, and defect reduction.
• Experience working within a certified QMS and participating in customer and certification audits is preferred.

Good to Have

• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 CIS/CIT certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
• Experience handling quality requirements of large consumer brands/FMCG customers.
• Knowledge of BIS registration and consumer electronics compliance.

Compensation

6.5 9.5 LPA, depending on experience, technical expertise, and overall suitability.

• 5–7 years: 6.5 – 8.0 LPA
• 8+ years / independent customer audit & QMS ownership: 8.0 – 9.5 LPA

Statutory benefits including PF, ESI, and gratuity will be applicable as per company policy.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Quality Engineer with strong experience in electronics manufacturing and a solid understanding of QMS, IPC standards, customer quality requirements, and structured problem-solving. The candidate should be comfortable working on the shop floor and independently coordinating with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers.