Quality Engineer - Cables

FCI Oen Connectors; Thiruvaniyoor; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

FCI Oen Connectors in India seeks a quality engineer to oversee cable harness manufacturing, ensuring process quality and implementing PFMEA/SOPs. You will lead root-cause analyses, drive CAPA, and monitor critical metrics to reduce defects.

The role requires strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and effective communication to coordinate with production and audits, while mentoring junior staff and driving cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cable harness manufacturing.
• Experience in crimping, stripping, pull force, and inspection.
• Familiar with 7 QC tools, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 is preferred.
• Understanding of electrical testing (continuity, hipot, IR).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure process quality in cable harness/connector lines
• Implement & sustain control plans, PFMEA, SOPs
• Perform in-process inspections; ensure standard adherence
• Lead root cause analysis for internal/customer complaints
• Drive CAPA and validate effectiveness
• Ensure compliance to IPC/WHMA-A-620 & customer requirements
• Coordinate with production for defect reduction & improvements
• Handle customer, internal & process audits
• Monitor quality metrics (PPM, FPY, rejection, COPQ)
• Support NPI/APQP activities incl. PPAP documentation
• Ensure calibration & MSA compliance
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers/inspectors
• Drive process optimization & cost reduction

Skills

Cable harnessing

Crimping & inspection

QC tools

8D & 5 Why

IATF 16949

Electrical testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure process quality in cable harness/connector lines
• Implement & sustain control plans, PFMEA, SOPs
• Perform in-process inspections; ensure standard adherence
• Lead root cause analysis for internal/customer complaints
• Drive CAPA and validate effectiveness
• Ensure compliance to IPC/WHMA-A-620 & customer requirements
• Coordinate with production for defect reduction & improvements
• Handle customer, internal & process audits
• Monitor quality metrics (PPM, FPY, rejection, COPQ)
• Support NPI/APQP activities incl. PPAP documentation
• Ensure calibration & MSA compliance
• Lead cross-functional quality initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers/inspectors
• Drive process optimization & cost reduction

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cable harness manufacturing
• Experience in crimping, stripping, pull force, inspection
• Familiar with 7 QC tools, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 (preferred)
• Understanding of electrical testing (continuity, hipot, IR)
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills
• Effective communication & coordination