Production Quality Engineer (5-8 Years)

Veoneer Safety Systems, India; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Veoneer Safety Systems, India is seeking a Production Quality Engineer with 5–8 years of experience to oversee quality in automotive electronics manufacturing at the Ranjangaon (Pune) site. You will monitor processes, drive improvements, and ensure capability through PFMEA, Control Plans, and audits.

You will lead problem-solving using 8D/5 Why, CAPA, and kaizen activities, coordinating ECRs and supporting new product launches with a strong focus on quality readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering (any stream).
• 5–8 years of experience in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Quality.
• Hands-on experience in SMT, PCB Assembly, ECU manufacturing, and automotive quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Analyze key quality metrics such as Scrap, Defect Rate, First Pass Yield (FPY), MSA, and Process Capability to drive performance improvements.
• Identify recurring quality issues, perform trend analysis, and implement data-driven corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other quality documentation.
• Support production teams in resolving in-process quality concerns and ensuring sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support new product launches with a focus on quality readiness.
• Conduct operator training and promote quality awareness across manufacturing operations.
• Manage Quality Alerts and ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Drive implementation and verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor the effectiveness of countermeasures through audits and follow-up activities.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives focused on defect reduction, waste elimination, and process capability enhancement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Production Quality Engineer (5-8 Years)

Job Location: Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra

About Veoneer:

Veoneer is a world leader, and over the years, Veoneer has delivered more than 1.1 billion electronic control units and crash sensors to car manufacturers globally.

Owned by AIP and headquartered in the U.S. Veoneer has approximately 2,550 employees in 11 countries.

What Will You Do?

Production Quality Management

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with product specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Analyze key quality metrics such as Scrap, Defect Rate, First Pass Yield (FPY), MSA, and Process Capability to drive performance improvements.
• Identify recurring quality issues, perform trend analysis, and implement data-driven corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and other quality documentation.
• Support production teams in resolving in-process quality concerns and ensuring sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support new product launches with a focus on quality readiness.
• Conduct operator training and promote quality awareness across manufacturing operations.
• Manage Quality Alerts and ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

Problem Solving & Process Improvement

• Lead structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Drive implementation and verification of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor the effectiveness of countermeasures through audits and follow-up activities.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives focused on defect reduction, waste elimination, and process capability enhancement.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Manage Incoming Quality Control (IQC) activities and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Process Audits, Layered Process Audits (LPA), FMEA Line Walks, and risk assessments.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA standards, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Drive the deployment of lessons learned across teams and manufacturing processes.

What Will You Bring?

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree i n relevant any Engineering Stream
• 5-8 years of experience in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Quality.
• Hands-on experience in SMT, PCB Assembly, ECU manufacturing, and automotive quality systems.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with 8D problem solving, CAPA management, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Supplier Quality Management, and Process Audits.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949:2016, VDA 6.3, and automotive quality standards.
• Ability to interpret quality data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on delivering results.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement and learning orientation.