Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
- Understand drawing and specification requirements, develop QC plans and MFRs, and conduct 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 using statistical tools to maintain QC programs.
- Maintain inspection records, material inspection reports, and traceability.
- Ensure adherence to inspection plans, standards, and quality procedures.
- Identify proper 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 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
- B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Electronics or related fields.
- 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.
- Experience with material rejection analysis and supplier coordination preferred.
- Experience in manufacturing sector (engineering goods, products, automotive, EMS) required.
- Quality certifications (ISO, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) are an added advantage.
Skills
- 7 QC Tools, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Incoming Inspection, Incoming Quality Assurance, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Quality Control Plan, Quality Inspections, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Tools, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Supplier Quality Assurance.
Ohmium Cultural Values
- Accountability – Own tasks and deliver results on time.
- Teamwork – Support cross‑team success and prevent failures.
- Learning Mindset – Drive change, learn from mistakes, and lead improvement.
- Winning Attitude – Compete to win and drive results.
Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.