Assistant Engineer- Quality (Loco)

Job description

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.

Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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 and testing 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, Defects, 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 supports 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:

• Education: Diploma in in Mechanical/Electrical/Production Engineering from a reputed college /university

• 5 - 6 years hands on experience in Quality.

• 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No