Junior Engineer- Quality

Flex; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Junior Engineer- Quality in Chennai to support engineering teams in defining process parameters, supplier assessments, and quality improvements. You will participate in new product launches, drive root cause analysis, and contribute to continuous improvement through Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, and PFMEA.

The role emphasizes collaboration with suppliers and internal teams, with a focus on data-driven quality control and documentation to ensure conformance and regulatory

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in ECE/EEE/IC/Mechanical/Mechatronics required.
• Knowledge of quality and business systems.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA (FMEA).
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Define process parameters with design/manufacturing engineers to meet product & process requirements.
• Support supplier approval by assessing capabilities and HSE risks.
• Ensure supplier quality meets standards during new product launches.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes and collaborate on process improvements.
• Promote Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, and PFMEA methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six-Sigma

Poka-Yoke

Measurement System Analysis

PFMEA

Education

BE/BTech in ECE/EEE/IC/Mechanical/Mechatronics

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.

Position Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Junior Engineer- Quality, in Chennai.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 Required

0-2 years

Education Requirements

• B.E / B.Tech in ECE / EEE / IC / Mechanical / Mechatronics

Technical Skills

Languages

Methodologies

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six-Sigma
• Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing)
• Measurement System Analysis
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• PM15

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality and business systems
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
• Knowledge of TS16949
• Knowledge of measurement techniques
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings

Reference Number

WD208814

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.