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Quality Engineer ( SMT / FATP )

Key job requirements/highlights:

• Based in our CM partner factory (about 20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur) – transport to factory on their own

• Candidate is/will be local (lives in Chennai area and can daily commute to factory)

• Speak English and local language (Tamil)

• Has product quality/manufacturing experience in electronics industry

• Expert understanding of SMT/PCA manufacturing, SPP/SPI, P&P, AOI, ICT, SA, FBT

• Expert understanding of PC manufacturing processes (assembly, test, pack, audit) and diagnostics

• Knowledge of process/product quality, IQC/IPQC/OQC and line/process audits (ISO, Agency, ESD, RM/FG handling, SOP, etc.)

• Strong quality tools knowledge/experience (RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, Kaizen, etc.)

• Expert understanding of current PC technology/architecture and HW/SW

• Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage

• Working Mon-Fri/Sat, business hours

• Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours

• Develops an understanding of the organization's inspection methods, quality guidelines, best practices, risk management practices, etc.

• Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into the manufacturing of a product or solution

• Coordinates cross functional projects/activities

• Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory

• Resolves technical/quality issues at factory

• Drives monthly quality review with factory (RC/CAPA, improvements, etc.)

• Crafts test strategies using various test methodologies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and tests plans

• Provides tangible feedback and proposes further changes to improve product quality and minimize risk of failures

• Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs

• Works independently on moderate scope problems by applying professional expertise, exercising judgment, and resolving issues via root-cause analysis while following company policies and procedures

• Consolidates and analyzes quality reports, test data, and process results for assigned portions of components to identify trends and issues

• Communicates product and process issue analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, and drives continuous improvement

• Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written consolidated reports, contributing proactively through research, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture

Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiar with PCA/PC products manufacturing processes

• Experienced with using engineering tools and software to evaluate products and manufacturing processes

• Drives a factory first level issue triage on manufacturing technical and quality issues

• Coordinates issue resolution with HP teams, ODM and suppliers

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environment

• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities

• Fits in well with a team, understands capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment

• Effectively communicates project plans/proposals/results and follows up actions to closure

• Negotiates options at management levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent

• Typically 10-15 years of experience, 10 years in PC industry

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