Engineer - Quality

Ohmium; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmium in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Quality Engineer to own supplier quality, incoming inspection, and CAPA processes for materials used in manufacturing. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to prevent non-conforming materials and drive corrective actions.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, documentation, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing or engineering environment, aligning with Ohmium’s quality standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant field with strong quality focus.
• Quality certifications (ISO, Lean Six Sigma) are an added advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality, particularly IQA and SQA.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments and advanced measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of incoming raw materials and components used in manufacturing.
• Lead supplier quality and incoming inspection activities to prevent non-conforming materials.
• Document NCRs and CAPA records and support audits.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to analyze rejections and drive CAPA actions.
• Track rejection trends and communicate with suppliers for corrective actions.

Skills

Interpret engineering drawings

Analytical techniques

Measurement systems

Education

B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electronics or related fields

Quality certifications (ISO, Lean Six Sigma)

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Height gauge

Job description

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)

• Understand drawing and specification requirements, develop QC plans & MFRs, FAIs
• Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and purchased parts as per defined specifications and standards.
• Verify conformance to drawings, purchase requirements, and quality standards.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers for rejection, return, and corrective actions.
• Support supplier evaluation and monitor supplier quality performance.

Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA)

• Conduct incoming inspection and ensure only conforming materials are released for production use.
• Develop inspection and sampling methodology and use of statistical tools to develop and maintain QC programs
• Maintain inspection records, material inspection reports, and traceability.
• Ensure adherence to inspection plans, standards, and quality procedures.
• Ensure proper identification and disposition of non-conforming materials (rework / return / scrap).

Quality Problem Solving & Improvement

• Use quality tools such as 7 QC tools, 5-Why analysis, and Fishbone diagrams to investigate issues.
• Assist in reducing material rejection, scrap, and rework through effective analysis and actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, 5S).

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain quality documentation including inspection reports, NCRs, and CAPA records.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality management system requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to incoming material quality.
• Prepare and present quality and rejection trend reports.

Support to Manufacturing / Process Team

• Work closely with manufacturing/process teams to analyze rejections happening on the production line due to material issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis of material-related defects identified at the manufacturing stage.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurrence.
• Provide feedback to suppliers and internal teams on material quality issues affecting production.
• Track rejection trends linked to incoming materials and drive improvement actions.

Education And Experience Required

• B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electronics or related fields
• Quality certifications (ISO, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) are an added advantage
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality, particularly in incoming quality inspection (IQA) and supplier quality (SQA)
• Familiarity with measuring instruments (caliper, micrometer, height gauge, etc.), analytical techniques and advanced measurement systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of NCR, rejection handling, and CAPA processes.
• Exposure to material rejection analysis and supplier coordination is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing sector (engineering goods, products, automotive, EMS) is required.

Ohmium Cultural Values

At Ohmium, you are expected to embody and champion our core cultural values:

• Accountability: I own my tasks and execute on time. Demonstrate strong accountability by owning deliverables and decisions, ensuring timely and consistent results.
• Teamwork: I will not let other teams fail. Takes ownership beyond own team to support cross-team success and prevent failures, thereby fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Learning Mindset: I drive change and learn from mistakes. Exhibits a strong growth mindset by proactively leading meaningful change and consistently learning from experience.
• Winning Attitude: I compete to win. Showing up every day with a strong perspective, to drive results and be the BEST in Green Energy.

The Quality Engineer will be responsible to ensure the quality of incoming raw materials and components used in manufacturing. The role focuses on supplier quality, incoming inspection, and effective resolution of material-related rejections in a product/equipment/engineering industry. He/She will collaborate closely with the manufacturing/process teams to analyze and resolve material rejection issues occurring on the production line, ensuring root cause elimination and continuous improvement.

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.