Supplier Quality Assurance - Electronics Professional

Job description

Job Description • To develop a quality strategy for improving the overall performance of our electronics systems used in our products thru deployment of systems, processes and testing infrastructure at source. • Develop team on a thorough, in-depth understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, reflow profiles, and X-ray/AOI inspection methods. Ensure First time right NPD. • Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive Quality Management Systems (QMS) compliant with global industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001). • Formulate long-term and short-term organizational quality goals and key performance indicators (KPIs). • Serve as the primary liaison for external regulatory audits, customer inspections, and certification compliance. • Oversee end-to-end quality protocols for electronic production lines, including Surface Mount Technology (SMT), In-Circuit Testing (ICT), and Functional Circuit Testing (FCT). • Lead the New Product Introduction (NPI) quality gate reviews and product design risk assessments. • Ensure strict adherence to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls and IPC workmanship standards across the shop floor. • Strategize vendor evaluation and qualification via rigorous Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) frameworks. • Mitigate supply chain risks by driving root-cause analysis at supplier facilities for defective hardware components. • Conduct periodic supplier process audits to monitor CTQ (Critical-to-Quality) characteristics post-SOP. • Champion structured problem-solving methodologiessuch as 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, and Ishikawa diagramsto analyze line or field failures. Implement permanent Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to minimize cost of poor quality (COPQ). • Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives and leverage digital analytics tools (like MES or IoT tracking) for predictive process control.