QA Test Engineer

Job Purpose

To ensure effective control, accuracy, and reliability of measuring and inspection systems, while supporting quality improvement, failure analysis, and compliance with internal and customer requirements.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Control (Routine, Troubleshooting & Improvement)

• Manage and maintain measuring and inspection equipment, including daily monitoring to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Develop and manage equipment control plans, including periodic inspection, maintenance, and calibration schedules.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated on time in compliance with internal standards and industry requirements.
• Continuously improve measurement and inspection processes by optimizing equipment settings, measurement recipes, and operating conditions to achieve target performance.
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment issues and coordinate with vendors/service providers for timely resolution.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and work standards.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO standards).

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2. Measurement Standards & Sample Control

• Maintain and control gold samples and standard/reference samples.
• Conduct periodic inspection of standard samples and ensure proper documentation and traceability.
• Perform gauge correlation studies (internal and external, including customer requirements).
• Develop and register new reference samples when required.

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3. Quality Issue Management

• Conduct daily monitoring and review of production quality performance across shifts.
• Track and monitor non-conforming products, measurement deviations, and inspection-related issues.
• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve critical defects and improve process capability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction and achieving zero-defect performance.

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4. Failure Analysis

• Support failure analysis activities related to measurement and inspection findings.
• Review failure analysis data to ensure clarity, completeness, and effectiveness.
• Monitor defect trends and drive reduction initiatives in collaboration with the production team.
• Review daily inspection records of measuring equipment conducted by technicians.

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5. Customer Return Analysis Support

• Perform failure analysis on customer-returned products using appropriate metrology tools.
• Prepare and present technical reports to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to align on measurement standards and expectations.

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6. Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and quality management systems.
• Support workplace organization initiatives such as 5S.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to metrology processes and quality systems.

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Job Requirements / Qualifications

(You may adjust based on your company standard)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in metrology, measurement systems, or quality engineering (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of calibration, gauge control, and measurement systems analysis.
• Experience with ISO quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

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Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Technical troubleshooting skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong documentation & compliance awareness