Quality Engineer ( SMT / FATP )

Key Job Requirements/highlights

Based in our CM partner factory (about 20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur) – transport to factory on their own
Candidate is/will be local (lives in Chennai area and can daily commute to factory)
Speak English and local language (Tamil)
Has product quality/manufacturing experience in electronics industry
Expert understanding of SMT/PCA manufacturing, SPP/SPI, P&P, AOI, ICT, SA, FBT
Expert understanding of PC manufacturing processes (assembly, test, pack, audit) and diagnostics
Knowledge of process/product quality, IQC/IPQC/OQC and line/process audits (ISO, Agency, ESD, RM/FG handling, SOP, etc.)
Strong quality tools knowledge/experience (RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, Kaizen, etc.)
Expert understanding of current PC technology/architecture and HW/SW
Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage
Working Mon-Fri/Sat, business hours
Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours
Develops an understanding of the organization's inspection methods, quality guidelines, best practices, risk management practices, etc.
Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into the manufacturing of a product or solution
Coordinates cross functional projects/activities
Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory
Resolves technical/quality issues at factory
Drives monthly quality review with factory (RC/CAPA, improvements, etc.)
Crafts test strategies using various test methodologies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and tests plans
Provides tangible feedback and proposes further changes to improve product quality and minimize risk of failures
Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs
Works independently on moderate scope problems by applying professional expertise, exercising judgment, and resolving issues via root-cause analysis while following company policies and procedures
Consolidates and analyzes quality reports, test data, and process results for assigned portions of components to identify trends and issues
Communicates product and process issue analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, and drives continuous improvement
Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written consolidated reports, contributing proactively through research, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture

Knowledge And Skills

Familiar with PCA/PC products manufacturing processes
Experienced with using engineering tools and software to evaluate products and manufacturing processes
Drives a factory first level issue triage on manufacturing technical and quality issues
Coordinates issue resolution with HP teams, ODM and suppliers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environment
Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Fits in well with a team, understands capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment
Effectively communicates project plans/proposals/results and follows up actions to closure
Negotiates options at management levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent
Typically 10-15 years of experience, 10 years in PC industry

Quality Engineer

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