Quality Engineer (IQC/PQC/OQC)

Anora Semiconductor Labs; Zone 7 Ambattur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Anora Semiconductor Labs in Chennai, Ambattur Estate, seeks a Quality Engineer (IQC/PQC/OQC) with 2–4 years of experience to ensure supplier and process quality, drive continuous improvement, and enable customer satisfaction.

The role covers IQC, PQC/IPQC, and OQC, with duties ranging from FAI, audits, CAPA, to data analysis and NPI support. Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in IQC, PQC/IPQC, and OQC.
• Experience with FAI, line buy-offs, audits.
• Knowledge of CTQ, CAPA, RCA.
• Experience with MES data and FPY metrics.
• Ability to drive quality initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and monitor manufacturing processes for quality compliance.
• Conduct FAI, line buy-offs, process audits, and line certifications.
• Monitor CTQ parameters and implement preventive actions.
• Verify 4M/4M1E audits and process validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs and quality procedures.
• Conduct outgoing quality inspections and product release activities.
• Review product quality performance against customer requirements.
• Manage sampling inspections and Out of Box Audit (OBA).
• Investigate cosmetic and functional failures during OQC.
• Lead RCA/ CAPA and drive improvement actions.
• Support NPI/process validation and PFMEA reviews.
• Maintain quality records and support audits.
• Monitor calibration status of measuring instruments and coordinate calibration.
• Analyze MES data and report quality metrics.

Skills

IPQC

OQC

Final Inspection

RCA

CAPA

FMEA

PPAP

APQP

SPC

MSA

8D Method

QA Documentation

MES Systems

Calibration Tools

Education

BE/BTech in Electronics

Tools

MES Systems

Calibration Tools

Job description

Job Description

Position: Quality Engineer (IQC/PQC/OQC)

Experience: 2 to 4 Years
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Location: Chennai, Ambattur Industrial Estate

Job Summary

We are looking for a Quality Engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience in Incoming Quality Control (IQC), Process Quality Control (PQC/IPQC), and Outgoing Quality Control (OQC). The candidate will be responsible for ensuring supplier quality, in-process quality compliance, final product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

IPQC & PQC

• Perform in-process inspections and monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.


• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI), line buy-offs, process audits, and line certifications.


• Monitor Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) parameters and implement preventive actions.


• Verify process adherence through 4M/4M1E audits and process validation activities.


• Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, and quality procedures.

OQC & Final Inspection

• Conduct outgoing quality inspections and product release activities.


• Review product quality performance and ensure compliance with customer requirements.


• Manage sampling inspections and Out of Box Audit (OBA) activities.


• Investigate cosmetic and functional failures identified during OQC.

Quality Improvement

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and other quality tools.


• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and ensure timely closure.


• Analyze quality trends and implement improvement actions to reduce defects and improve yield.


• Participate in Kaizen and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

NPI & Project Support

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process validation and pilot builds.


• Prepare and maintain quality documents such as inspection standards, check sheets, and validation reports.


• Participate in PFMEA reviews and risk assessments for new manufacturing processes.

Quality Systems & Audits

• Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with QMS requirements.


• Support Internal, Customer, and External Audits.


• Monitor calibration status of measuring instruments and coordinate calibration activities.


• Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and environmental standards.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor MES data, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Process Yield (PY).


• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.


• Analyze process performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of IPQC, OQC, Final Inspection, and Manufacturing Quality.


• Hands-on experience in RCA, CAPA, FAI, and quality audits.


• Knowledge of Quality Core Tools:




• FMEA / Control Plan


• SPC / MSA


• PPAP / APQP


• 7 QC Tools / 8D Methodology




• Experience with MES systems and production quality monitoring.


• Good understanding of calibration and measurement systems.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.


• Experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Automotive, or High-Volume Manufacturing environment preferred.