Quality Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control:

• Establish, implement, and maintain quality control plans for manufacturing processes and products.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or equivalent).
• Monitor product quality through inspections, audits, SPC, and process capability studies.
• Review and approve inspection plans, control plans, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Quality Lead for customer audits/visits, working with respective Production/Engineering Team to get all the documents and production shop floor ready for the audits.
• Interpret technical drawing and analyze CMM inspection reports.
• Perform measuring on critical dimensions of the parts by CMM, micrometer, vernier caliper, gauges, smart scope, roundness tester, microscopes etc.
• Use of the Departmental Quality Systems, Smart QC, High QA and NCR module to perform day-to-day duties.
• Generate Inspection Plans for Incoming, In-process and Outgoing Inspections.
• Generate Work Instructions for inspection-related processes.
• Perform First Article Inspection report and buyoff with the customers.
• Perform Source Inspection with the customers as requested.

Process & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other quality tools.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for quality improvement.
• Support process optimization to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Participate in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for new and existing processes.
• Responsible for scheduled maintenance and calibration of measuring equipment, jig and fixtures.

New Product Introduction (NPI)/Engineering Support:

• Support new product launches by ensuring quality standards are defined and met.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure design-for-quality and manufacturability principles are applied.
• Validate process changes and engineering updates to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Generate Process Control Plan and FMEA with Engineering Team.
• Responsible for maintaining Non-conforming Product Control (Reject Material Report) procedure.  Analyze and review Reject Material Report (RMR) with Engineering/Production when non-conformance found. Work with Engineering/Production to resolve on any of the non-conformance found.

Audits & Compliance:

• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external audits from customers, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and non-conformances.
• Maintain documentation and records in accordance with quality standards and company policies.

Position Requirements

Education Requirements: Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Experience Level Requirements: 3 years of QC/QA experience in Precision Engineering, manufacturing environment will be preferred

Skills Desired:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality methodologies.
• Proven experience in a regulated or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated track record in driving quality improvements and resolving complex quality issues.
• Knowledge in Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques such as Gage R&R, CPK, DOE will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality software tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High attention to detail with a process-oriented mindset.