Quality Assurance Engineer

Main task

Description (responsibilities/roles)

Requirements and Activities

Requirements – Knowledge

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes like machining, sheet metal, molding, casting (Plastic injection molding, High pressure die casting, Investment casting, Surface treatment processes - preferred)


• Sound knowledge of Geometrical dimensioning (ISO GPS), GD NT & tolerances (Personally involved in new product development of mechanical parts)


• Support quality improvement initiatives with suppliers to meet quality performance targets


• Knowledge of supplier Evaluation/Development/Audits (Certification?)/ Upgradation is a must.


• Knowledge of applicable product certification compliance requirements


• Support the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of the integrated Quality management system.


• Inspecting and testing materials, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met.


• Experience in using the standard measuring instruments like Vernier calliper, height gauge, micrometre, surface tester, CMM etc.


• Knowledge of ASME, ISO, ANSI, AISI, DIN & JIS standards.


• Calibration management of gauges and tools.


• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP QM module.


• Highly analytical mind, with exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities – Activities

• Local technical clarifications with suppliers, SCM (Supply Chain Management)


• Local contact for operations and supplier for technical support.


• Responsible for Quality inspection lab


• Responsible for incoming quality inspection


• Local process review (technology audit) at the suppliers.


• On-site first sample qualification.


• On-site support of the Global Production Support for serialised parts and Product

 Review & manage incoming inspection activities.

• Approve the zero/Pilot series of products.


• Preparation and updating of quality documents


• Identification and reporting of new needs for instrumentation and control methods


• Participation in the PDCA


• Identification of training needs and conduct online training on quality issues (Internal and suppliers)


• Monitoring compliance with applicable product certification compliance requirements


• Reporting and appropriate address of NCs from external suppliers


• Keep records and statistics up to date


• Updating and analysis of department KPIs (ppm, NC no., complaint no.,...)


• Support in the process of introducing new products / new processes (Internal and suppliers)


• Support the Customer Final acceptance tests (FAT’s)


• Analyze and execute the corrective & preventive actions for the complaints with 8D methodology.


• Support and stimulate Kaizen activities within the function and the organization.

Requirements

Description

1. Qualification / Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/production/industrial engineering

2. Working experience

6 to 10 years

3. Skills

• Experience with supplier quality and calibration management.


• Supports QMS.


• Global Exposure


• PFMEA