Quality Engineer

Kaynes Technology; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaynes Technology in Hyderabad, India, seeks an experienced Process Quality Assurance professional to ensure defect-free PCBAs and assemblies across SMD, PTH and wave soldering stages. You will conduct in-process checks, enforce IPC standards, and supervise patrolling quality teams to improve yield and quality.

You will lead inspectors, ensure sampling per SOP, and contribute to audits and documentation while coordinating with Maintenance, Production and Engineering to fix line issues and

Qualifications

• Experience in PCB/PCBA quality inspection and process control.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and quality system requirements (IATF/ISO).
• Experience leading patrolling inspectors and training operators.

Responsibilities

• Verify soldering quality and process conformance across SMD, PTH, and wave soldering lines.
• Deploy, monitor, and guide patrolling inspectors; ensure SOPs and checklists are followed.
• Record defect trends and support internal/external audits.
• Lead training for inspectors and operators; promote first-time-right culture.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Production and Engineering to resolve line issues and support NPI quality.

Skills

IPC standards

Quality inspection

SMD soldering

Team leadership

Education

Diploma in Electronics

Tools

SPC charts

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose:

To ensure defect-free PCBAs and assemblies in SMD, PTH, and Wave Soldering stages, through in-process quality checks, adherence to IPC standards, defect analysis, and effective supervision of patrolling quality teams. The role focuses on first-time right production, reduction of in-process rejections, and continuous improvement in yield and quality.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Quality Assurance

Verify soldering quality, unsolder, component polarity, orientation, and solder bridging issues. Ensure quality at SMD placement, reflow soldering, PTH stuffing, and wave soldering.

• Conduct in-process checks as per control plan.

Patrolling Quality Management

Deploy, monitor, and guide patrolling inspectors across SMD, PTH, and wave soldering lines.

Ensure sampling inspection frequency is maintained as per SOP.

Record and analyse patrol findings and provide feedback to production

Process Compliance & Documentation

Ensure operators and inspectors follow work instructions, SOPs, and checklists.

Maintain inspection records, defect trend charts, and quality reports.

Support in internal & external audits (IATF, ISO, customer audits).

Team Handling & Training

Lead and monitor patrolling quality inspectors in the area.

Conduct on-the-job training for inspectors and operators on defect identification.

Promote first-time right culture and discipline in inspection activities.

Cross-Functional Support

Work closely with Maintenance, Production & Engineering to resolve line issues.

Support NPI (New Product Introduction) quality validation.