Incoming Quality Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara Corporation is seeking an Incoming Quality Engineer to ensure the quality of incoming materials and components used in manufacturing. You will design and maintain inspection plans, perform tests, and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.

The role emphasizes CAPA, data analysis, and supporting NPI with critical quality parameters, while aligning with ISO 9001 standards across R&D and Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, inbound quality or supplier quality in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and tools (SPC, FMEA, 8D, PPAP).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical inspection systems).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain incoming quality inspection plans and procedures based on engineering specs, standards, and customer requirements.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials and sub-assemblies to verify adherence to standards.
• Utilize quality tools (CMM, optical comparators, gauges, SPC) for material evaluation.
• Identify, document, and investigate non-conforming materials and initiate CAPA.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and conduct supplier audits as needed.
• Coordinate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to define quality requirements.
• Analyze incoming quality data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Participate in NPI processes to establish critical quality parameters for new components.
• Maintain records of inspection results, non-conformances, and supplier performance.
• Stay updated on ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

CMM

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMM

Optical inspection systems

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Incoming Quality Engineer at Hitachi, Ltd. is responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components used in our manufacturing processes. This role plays a critical part in preventing defects, minimizing rework, and maintaining the high standards of Hitachi products.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain incoming quality inspection plans and procedures based on engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Perform thorough inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize various quality control tools and methodologies (e.g., CMM, optical comparators, gauges, statistical process control) for effective material evaluation.
• Identify, document, and investigate non-conforming materials, initiating appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement supplier quality improvement programs, and conduct supplier audits as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to establish clear quality requirements and ensure seamless material flow.
• Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and generate reports to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to establish critical quality parameters for new components.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformances, and supplier performance.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and relevant regulatory requirements.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, specifically in an incoming quality or supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D, PPAP).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with various measurement and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical inspection systems).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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