Quality Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Assam; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) in Assam, India, seeks a Quality Engineer to own SMT line quality, drive defect prevention, and maintain process controls across assembly operations.

You will lead CAPA, PFMEA, SPC, and inline inspections, working with supplier quality, supporting NPI changes, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and IPC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience and knowledge in SMT processes and quality systems.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end SMT line quality.
• Ensure FPY and DPPM targets.
• Monitor line startup, changeovers, and production runs.
• Maintain SMT process windows and specs.
• Implement and monitor process controls (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• Lead CAPA, containment, and corrective actions.
• Support NPI changes and process validation.
• Produce daily/weekly quality reports.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and IPC standards.

Skills

SMT processes

Solder printing

Placement & reflow

Defect mechanisms

SPC

PFMEA

Control plans

CAPA / 8D

IPC standards

ESD handling

Root cause analysis

Education

Electronics Eng

Electrical Eng

Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

SPI

AOI

X-ray inspection

Job description

Role Objective

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring process quality, defect prevention, and compliance across Surface Mount Technology (SMT)based manufacturing and assembly operations.The role focuses on inline quality control, process capability, failure containment, and continuous improvement, ensuring stable manufacturing performance and adherence to internal and customer quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

A. Manufacturing Line Quality Ownership (SMT Operations)

• Own endtoend quality performance for assigned SMT manufacturing and assembly lines.
• Ensure firstpass yield (FPY), DPPM, and defect rate targets are achieved.
• Monitor line startup, SMT changeovers, and production runs for quality compliance.
• Ensure operations run within approved SMT process windows and specifications.

B. Process Control Defect Prevention

• Implement and maintain process controls for SMT manufacturing, including:

  • Control Plans
  • PFMEA linkage
  • SPC monitoring for SMTcritical parameters

• Drive defect prevention related to:

  • SMT assembly and handling defects
  • Soldering and interconnect issues
  • Placement, polarity, and orientation defects
  • Inspection and test fallout

• Lead root cause analysis using:

  • 5Why
  • Fishbone
  • DOE and databased analysis

C. Inline Inspection Quality Monitoring

• Interface with SMT inline inspection and test systems, such as:

  • SPI, AOI, Xray (AXI)
  • Inprocess and endofline testing
  • Visual inspection and acceptance criteria

• Ensure inspection programs and criteria are:

  • Correctly defined
  • Controlled and validated
  • Aligned with internal SMT standards and customer requirements

Validate inspection effectiveness and optimize false rejects.

D. NonConformance CAPA Management

• Own internal nonconformances and SMT manufacturing rejects.
• Lead containment, corrective, and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions before closure.
• Support MRB decisions and disposition controls.

E. Change Management NPI Support

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and SMT process changes by:

  • Reviewing and updating SMTrelated PFMEA
  • Ensuring control plan readiness
  • Validating pilot builds and production rampup

• Participate in:

  • SMT tooling, stencil, and fixture qualification
  • Equipment buyoff and SMT process validation

F. Quality Data Analysis Reporting

• Analyze key SMT quality metrics such as:

  • FPY
  • DPPM
  • Defect Pareto
  • Rework and scrap trends

• Prepare and present:

  • Daily SMT line quality updates
  • Weekly and monthly quality reports

Drive datadriven continuous improvement projects.

G. Supplier Incoming Quality Support

• Support incoming quality issues related to SMT materials such as:

  • PCBs
  • Components
  • Solder paste and consumables

• Work with Supplier Quality teams for:

  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective action verification

H. Compliance Audit Readiness

• Ensure SMT manufacturing operations comply with:

  • ISO 9001
  • IATF 16949
  • IPC standards and customer requirements

Support internal, customer, and certification audits related to SMT quality.

I. Training Quality Culture

• Train and coach:

  • SMT operators
  • Technicians
  • Manufacturing engineers

• Drive adherence to:

  • SOPs and work instructions
  • Visual controls
  • Quality and ESD practices

Promote a strong quality ownership mindset on the shop floor.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering

Experience

• 38 years of experience in:
  • SMT manufacturing quality
  • Assembly or backend electronics operations

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:

  • SMT manufacturing processes
  • Solder printing, placement, reflow fundamentals
  • SMT defect mechanisms

• Working knowledge of:

  • SPC
  • PFMEA
  • Control Plans
  • CAPA / 8D methodologies

• Familiarity with:

  • IPC standards
  • ESD and handling requirements