Senior Executive/Assistant Manager-Quality Assurance - SMT

Kaynes Electronics Manufacturing Private Limited; Chamarajanagar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaynes Electronics Manufacturing Private Limited in Karnataka seeks a Senior Quality Assurance professional to lead SMT/PCBA quality activities, monitor FPY, PPM and COPQ, and ensure compliance across SMT assembly, inspection, testing and final product processes.

You will drive RCA, 8D, CAPA, NCR actions, manage FAI/PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, audits, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with Production, NPI, Maintenance and Customer Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Lead SMT/PCBA quality assurance to meet customer and internal standards.
• Monitor FPY, PPM, COPQ, rejection, rework and customer complaints.
• Ensure quality across SMT assembly, PCBA inspection, testing and final product processes.
• Drive RCA and CAPA with timely closure of actions.
• Prepare and drive 8D, NCR and customer complaint actions within defined timelines.
• Handle FAI, PPAP, control plans, PFMEA and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD and FOD control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor SMT/PCBA quality assurance activities.
• Track key quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance across SMT assembly, PCBA inspection, testing and final product processes.
• Improve SPI, AOI, X-Ray, ICT/FCT and functional testing.
• Lead RCA for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive 8D, CAPA, NCR actions with defined timelines.
• Oversee FAI, PPAP, PFMEA and quality documentation.
• Ensure ISO/QMS compliance across manufacturing areas.
• Mentor junior quality engineers/executives and coordinate daily activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance and NPI teams.

Skills

SMT quality assurance

RCA & CAPA

8D problem solving

Audit management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech / Diploma in Electronics & Communication / EEE

Tools

SPI

AOI

X-Ray

ICT/FCT

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor SMT/PCBA quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with customer and internal quality standards.
• Monitor key quality metrics including FPY, PPM, COPQ, rejection, rework, and customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality compliance across SMT assembly, PCBA inspection, testing, and final product processes.
• Monitor and improve SPI, AOI, X-Ray, ICT/FCT and functional testing processes, where applicable.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for process and product quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and drive closure of 8D, CAPA, NCR and customer complaint actions within defined timelines.
• Handle FAI (First Article Inspection), PPAP, control plans, PFMEA, inspection standards and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD and FOD control requirements across the SMT/PCBA manufacturing area.
• Monitor quality aspects related to stencils, solder paste, jigs, fixtures, tools and process parameters.
• Ensure proper implementation of process control plans, work instructions, inspection standards and quality procedures.
• Conduct internal process audits, product audits and customer audits, and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance and NPI teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Analyze defect trends and Pareto charts and drive corrective actions to reduce defects, rejection and rework.
• Ensure proper operator training, certification and adherence to quality procedures.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from a quality perspective, including process validation and production readiness.
• Maintain and review quality records, inspection reports, defect data and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, defect prevention and process optimization initiatives within SMT/PCBA manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO/quality management system requirements and company procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior quality engineers/executives and coordinate day-to-day quality activities.

Preferred candidate profile

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Preferred Candidate Profile

• B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Electronics & Communication (ECE/EC), Electrical & Electronics (EEE) or related engineering discipline.
• 10–12 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within SMT, PCBA or Electronics Manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience in SMT process quality, PCBA assembly, inspection and testing.
• Good knowledge of SPI, AOI, X-Ray, ICT/FCT and functional testing processes.
• Strong understanding of RCA, 8D, CAPA, NCR, FAI, PPAP, PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience in handling customer complaints, customer audits, internal audits and quality system compliance.
• Good knowledge of ESD, MSD and FOD control requirements in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience in monitoring and improving FPY, PPM, COPQ, rejection and rework metrics.
• Knowledge of IPC standards and soldering/SMT quality requirements will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with Production, Engineering, NPI, Maintenance and Customer Quality teams.
• Ability to lead a quality team, manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with experience in EMS/PCBA manufacturing, automotive electronics, consumer electronics or industrial electronics will be preferred.
• Willingness to work at Chamarajanagara, Karnataka.