Quality Engineer

VSL Powerhive; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VSL Powerhive in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, seeks a Quality Assurance/Process Engineer to drive quality systems across the BESS manufacturing line. You will derive SOPs and CPs for the full production process and ensure incoming material quality with SQPR and vendor approvals.

You will implement SPC (Cp/Cpk), CAPA, DFMEA, and R&R studies, deploy Poka-Yoke and Kaizen initiatives, and lead ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001 programs to meet CTQ targets and continuous improvement goals.

Responsibilities

• Derive SOPs and Control Plans (CP) for the entire BESS manufacturing process.
• Ensure incoming material quality meets specifications and provide quality clearance to Stores through GRIN/vendor quality approvals (SQPR).
• Support vendors in achieving quality standards through vendor development and quality rating initiatives.
• Monitor DPPM across all sections and implement CAPA based on severity levels.
• Ensure 100% adherence to Control Plans and SOPs at all CTQ stations.
• Implement ECR/ECN changes for process and product updates.
• Develop DFMEA for CTQ stations.
• Capture and control end-to-end rejection levels within management targets.
• Develop SOPs for rework stations.
• Develop SOPs for material handling systems in accordance with MSDS requirements.
• Prepare and deploy inspection plans for incoming inspection and PDI activities.
• Ensure implementation of SPC practices (Cp, Cpk) on the shop floor.
• Ensure timely calibration of machinery and testing instruments impacting quality standards.
• Drive ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001 certification programs.
• Conduct R&R studies and ensure effective implementation.
• Receive and address VOC (Voice of Customer) feedback with appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare departmental MIS reports.
• Ensure the effectiveness of Poka-Yoke and Kaizen initiatives.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Derive SOPs and Control Plans (CP) for the entire BESS manufacturing process.
• Ensure incoming material quality meets specifications and provide quality clearance to Stores through GRIN/vendor quality approvals (SQPR).
• Support vendors in achieving quality standards through vendor development and quality rating initiatives.
• Monitor DPPM across all sections and implement CAPA based on severity levels.
• Ensure 100% adherence to Control Plans and SOPs at all CTQ stations.
• Implement ECR/ECN changes for process and product updates.
• Develop DFMEA for CTQ stations.
• Capture and control end-to-end rejection levels within management targets.
• Develop SOPs for rework stations.
• Develop SOPs for material handling systems in accordance with MSDS requirements.
• Prepare and deploy inspection plans for incoming inspection and PDI activities.
• Ensure implementation of SPC practices (Cp, Cpk) on the shop floor.
• Ensure timely calibration of machinery and testing instruments impacting quality standards.
• Drive ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 45001 certification programs.
• Conduct R&R studies and ensure effective implementation.
• Receive and address VOC (Voice of Customer) feedback with appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare departmental MIS reports.
• Ensure the effectiveness of Poka-Yoke and Kaizen initiatives.