Quality Engineer

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. o Conduct in-process checks as per control plan. o 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.