Junior Engineer-Quality (Loco)

Job Description Summary Plan, conduct and monitor quality of a product line including incoming, in-process and final inspection of parts and shall be accountable for on-time inspection of parts to meet the customer demand with almost focus on quality objectives.

Job Description

• Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production supervisor
• Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
• Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
• Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
• Responsible for Driving Quality in products and processes and establishing process for ensuring meeting the Customer expectations
• Responsible for collect and compile statistical quality data
• Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
• Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Marinate reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
• Proactively identifying areas of obstruction / breakdowns and take steps to rectify the problem at early stage
• Assist Manufacturing in investigations of process related quality issues
• Tracking and controlling the rejection by raising alarm/ NC with immediate effect and maintaining CoQ as per organizational requirements
• Involved in Kaizen and other process improvements like suggestion activities
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office
• Calibration activity of all Measuring instruments at in-house and sub-contracting.
• Manage MRB RTV and ensure on-time disposition / drive supplier recovery as applicable; also maintain critical supplier score card
• Participate in HPT Team discussions (HPT = High Performance Teams) and provide insights on quality, quality escapes and issue resolution, RCA, CAPA etc.
• Shall be familiar with manufacturing processes including assembly, torqueing, wiring harness assembly, electronic component handling etc
• Shall be responsible for total compliance to Quality Management System and Lead key initiatives; align the function with business goals to support 2x growth of the business Year-Over-Year
• Use experience and expertise to perform the assigned tasks himself and provide leadership to quality inspectors, mentor train them and ensure their skill enhancement continuously.
• Own Quality Metrics including COQ, FPY, DPU, Escaping Defects, Customer Issue Resolution, On-Time Qualification etc. for the product line
• Work closely with AME Team to manage digitization of key quality metrics, deployment of Quality module in MES etc. and also support Lean initiatives (re-layout/ resource optimization/ automation etc.)
• Calibration Management of all gauges / instruments / fixtures; deploy smart gauges (blue tooth enabled) to help accelerate digitization of manufacturing operations

Qualification Essential Requirements:

• Diploma in in Mechanical, Electrical or Production Engineering from a reputed college /university
• 2 - 3 years hands on experience in Quality Function mainly for inspection of cabinets or electrical panels.
• Shall be willing to work in shifts to meet the organizational goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate across levels
• The candidate shall be highly energetic and passionate with positive attitude. He shall be able to explain clearly business drivers and organizational objectives to team

Desired Characteristics :

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously. Knowledge of 5S, Lean and Six Sigma Methodology.

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