Senior Quality Engineer

ZEISS Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ZEISS in India seeks an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost performance of outsourced electronics, including PCBA, modules, wire harnesses, and box-build systems. Bengaluru-based role with strategic supplier involvement.

Responsibilities include leading NPI and supplier qualification, FAI oversight, and manufacturing test development (ICT, FCT, boundary scan), plus supplier quality management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality management for outsourced electronics.
• Knowledge of NPI, PFMEA, process capability and CAPA.
• Familiarity with FAI, FAIR, and supplier qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality from prototype to production launch.
• Review process docs, control plans, and test strategies.
• Drive qualification testing (ICT, FCT, boundary scan) and test readiness.
• Manage supplier performance via scorecards and CAPA.

Skills

NPI leadership

Quality systems

Supplier management

Tools

PFMEA

FAI reports

Job description

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.

Further information at ZEISS India.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage the quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost performance of outsourced electronic products, including PCBAs, electronic modules, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and box-build systems.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Supplier Qualification

• Lead supplier quality activities from prototype through production launch.
• Drive supplier readiness reviews covering process capability, quality systems, manufacturing controls, and test readiness.
• Review and approve:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEAs
  • Control Plans
  • Inspection Plans
  • Test Strategies
  • Work Instructions
• Support product transfers, supplier changes, and production ramp-up activities.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Own the FAI process for new products, engineering changes, and supplier transfers.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), qualification reports, BOM validation, and capability studies.
• Ensure all product and process requirements are met prior to production release.

Manufacturing Test Development

• Lead qualification and validation of supplier test solutions including:
  • ICT
  • Functional Test (FCT)
  • Flying Probe
  • Boundary Scan
  • Burn-In and Reliability Testing
• Ensure adequate test coverage, measurement system validation, and production readiness.
• Drive improvements in first pass yield, test coverage, and defect escape prevention.

Supplier Quality Management

• Manage quality performance of EMS and assembly suppliers.
• Establish supplier scorecards and quality metrics.
• Conduct supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, CAPA, and root-cause analysis methodologies.