Quality Engineer

HP; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HP in Chennai seeks a seasoned Quality Engineer (SMT/FATP) to ensure manufacturing quality across PC assemblies. Based in our CM partner factory, you will work with electronics manufacturing processes and lead QA activities on the shop floor.

You will drive RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S and Kaizen improvements, support NPI, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver robust, fault-tolerant products. Local candidates only, Monday–Friday with weekend support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• Typically 10-15 years of experience, 10 years in PC industry.
• Familiar with PCA/PC products manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage.
• Experience with QA tools RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into manufacturing of a product or solution.
• Coordinates cross functional projects/activities.
• Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory.
• Resolves technical/quality issues at factory.
• Drives monthly quality review with factory (RC/CAPA, improvements).
• Crafts test strategies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and test plans.
• Provides tangible feedback and proposes changes to improve product quality and minimize failure risk.
• Implements changes to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Analyzes quality reports, test data, and process results to identify trends and issues.
• Communicates analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, driving continuous improvement.
• Develops conclusions and written consolidated reports; shares knowledge to foster knowledge management.

Skills

SMT/PCA manufacturing

RC/CAPA

8D

Lean 6S

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Data mining/analytics

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Quality systems ISO

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical

Job description

• Based in our CM partner factory (about 20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur) – transport to factory on their own
• Candidate is/will be local (lives in Chennai area and can daily commute to factory)
• Speak English and local language (Tamil)
• Has product quality/manufacturing experience in electronics industry
• Expert understanding of SMT/PCA manufacturing, SPP/SPI, P&P, AOI, ICT, SA, FBT
• Expert understanding of PC manufacturing processes (assembly, test, pack, audit) and diagnostics
• Knowledge of process/product quality, IQC/IPQC/OQC and line/process audits (ISO, Agency, ESD, RM/FG handling, SOP, etc.)
• Strong quality tools knowledge/experience (RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, Kaizen, etc.)
• Expert understanding of current PC technology/architecture and HW/SW
• Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage
• Working Mon-Fri/Sat, business hours
• Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours
• Develops an understanding of the organization's inspection methods, quality guidelines, best practices, risk management practices, etc.
• Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into the manufacturing of a product or solution
• Coordinates cross functional projects/activities
• Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory
• Resolves technical/quality issues at factory
• Drives monthly quality review with factory (RC/CAPA, improvements, etc.)
• Crafts test strategies using various test methodologies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and tests plans
• Provides tangible feedback and proposes further changes to improve product quality and minimize risk of failures
• Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs
• Works independently on moderate scope problems by applying professional expertise, exercising judgment, and resolving issues via root-cause analysis while following company policies and procedures
• Consolidates and analyzes quality reports, test data, and process results for assigned portions of components to identify trends and issues
• Communicates product and process issue analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, and drives continuous improvement
• Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written consolidated reports, contributing proactively through research, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture
  

Description -

Quality Engineer ( SMT / FATP )

Key Job Requirements/highlights

• Based in our CM partner factory (about 20 km south/west from Sriperumbudur) – transport to factory on their own
• Candidate is/will be local (lives in Chennai area and can daily commute to factory)
• Speak English and local language (Tamil)
• Has product quality/manufacturing experience in electronics industry
• Expert understanding of SMT/PCA manufacturing, SPP/SPI, P&P, AOI, ICT, SA, FBT
• Expert understanding of PC manufacturing processes (assembly, test, pack, audit) and diagnostics
• Knowledge of process/product quality, IQC/IPQC/OQC and line/process audits (ISO, Agency, ESD, RM/FG handling, SOP, etc.)
• Strong quality tools knowledge/experience (RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, Kaizen, etc.)
• Expert understanding of current PC technology/architecture and HW/SW
• Knowledge of programming/scripting and data mining/analytics is an advantage
• Working Mon-Fri/Sat, business hours
• Ability to support during weekends and out of business hours
• Develops an understanding of the organization's inspection methods, quality guidelines, best practices, risk management practices, etc.
• Designs and integrates quality requirements, processes, and practices into the manufacturing of a product or solution
• Coordinates cross functional projects/activities
• Supports NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at factory
• Resolves technical/quality issues at factory
• Drives monthly quality review with factory (RC/CAPA, improvements, etc.)
• Crafts test strategies using various test methodologies, builds test setups, automates test frameworks and tests plans
• Provides tangible feedback and proposes further changes to improve product quality and minimize risk of failures
• Implements specified changes to product or process to reduce defects, improve quality, and lower costs
• Works independently on moderate scope problems by applying professional expertise, exercising judgment, and resolving issues via root-cause analysis while following company policies and procedures
• Consolidates and analyzes quality reports, test data, and process results for assigned portions of components to identify trends and issues
• Communicates product and process issue analysis to quality engineering leader and product team, and drives continuous improvement
• Develops conclusions, recommendations, and written consolidated reports, contributing proactively through research, and sharing knowledge to foster a knowledge management culture
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Familiar with PCA/PC products manufacturing processes
• Experienced with using engineering tools and software to evaluate products and manufacturing processes
• Drives a factory first level issue triage on manufacturing technical and quality issues
• Coordinates issue resolution with HP teams, ODM and suppliers
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
• Fits in well with a team, understands capabilities and priorities while fostering a collaborative environment
• Effectively communicates project plans/proposals/results and follows up actions to closure
• Negotiates options at management levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

Education And Experience Required

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or equivalent
• Typically 10-15 years of experience, 10 years in PC industry
  

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