Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• To Perform first-off and in-process inspections of crimping operations.
• Verify crimp height, crimp width, bell mouth, conductor brush, insulation grip, and terminal orientation.
• Conduct pull-out force tests and visual inspections.
• Ensure compliance with customer drawings, control plans, and work instructions.
• Monitor process capability and reduce rejection rates.
• Investigate quality issues using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Support customer complaint investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation.
• Participate in process audits, layered process audits (LPA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve process quality.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of crimp quality standards and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Hands-on experience with crimp height gauges, pull testers, and measuring instruments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Internal & Customer PPM
• Crimp Defect Rate
• Customer Complaints
• CAPA Closure Effectiveness
• Process Audit Compliance
• Rework & Rejection Reduction