Junior Engineer, Operations Engineering

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO #TT22

Job summary

Flextronics - The Flex Company in Chennai is seeking a Junior Engineer, Operations Engineering to join the Quality Team. You will carry out supplier validation audits, support supplier APQP activities, and help ensure products meet process and quality standards.

The role involves working with design and manufacturing engineers, reviewing supplier processes, coordinating with suppliers on corrective actions, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts such as Lean and Six-Sigma.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA and Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality and business systems.
• Knowledge of TS16949 and measurement techniques.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Define process parameters to ensure supplier process capability.
• Assist in supplier approval by assessing capabilities and HSE risks.
• Support new product launches to meet supplier quality standards.
• Follow up with suppliers for root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review supplier processes and collaborate on improvements.
• Promote lean and Six-Sigma techniques for continuous improvement.
• Document inspection results accurately.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for new or changed products.
• Prepare and validate First Article Inspections.
• Report KPIs and monitor supplier quality.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

TS16949

Measurement techniques

Engineering drawings

Supplier quality

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add Junior Engineer, Operations Engineering located in Chennai. This is for the Quality Team. The incumbent is responsible for Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).

Typical Day

• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
• Support in supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks
• Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
• Follow up with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility.
• In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
• Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
• Preparation & Validation of First Article Inspection
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
• Manage and coordinate supplier Material/Non Material cost recovery for Supplier Quality issues
• Support in Internal /External Audit readiness
• Undertake special projects as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact.
• Building big data collection and analytics capabilities to uncover customer, product, and operational insights
• Analyzing data sources and proposing solutions to strategic planning problems on a one-time or periodic basis
• Providing data-driven decision support
• Leverages data analytics and statistical methods to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends

Experience and Knowledge

• 0-2 years of knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of quality and business systems
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Knowledge of TS16949
• Knowledge of measurement techniques
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Understanding manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Health Insurance PTO #TT22

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills

Required Skills: Optional Skills:

Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.

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