Quality Engineer

Job Description

1. Quality Management System (ISO 9001)

- Maintain, implement, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

- Support internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, and closure of audit findings.

- Ensure proper documentation, control, and continuous alignment with regulatory and certification standards.

- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformities identified through audits and process reviews.

2. Supplier Quality Management

- Develop and manage supplier quality programs to ensure incoming materials meet specifications.

- Perform supplier qualification, audits, and performance evaluations.

- Lead supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and ensure timely resolution.

- Monitor supplier KPIs (e.g. defect rates, on-time delivery, quality performance).

- Collaborate with procurement / supply chain and engineering teams to address supplier-related issues and improvements.

3. Product & Process Quality Assurance

- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including risk assessment (FMEA), control plans, and process validation.

- Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why and Kepner-Tregoe methodology to resolve quality issues.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

- Ensure compliance with customer requirements, technical specifications, and industry standards.

4. Inspection & Testing

- Define and maintain inspection plans and quality criteria for incoming, in-process, and final inspection.

- Work with metrology and inspection teams to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements.

- Ensure calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

- Analyze quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

- Prepare regular quality reports and dashboards for management review.

- Support decision-making through statistical analysis (SPC, Cp/Cpk).

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with engineering, production, procurement, and customers to resolve quality issues.

- Participate in customer audits and address customer complaints effectively.

- Provide quality training and guidance to internal teams and suppliers.

Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).

- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

- Familiar with quality tools: FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D, Lean/Six Sigma.

- Experience with supplier audits and quality performance management.

- Good understanding of precision machining processes and inspection techniques.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering within a precision manufacturing or semiconductor environment.

- Proven experience in Internal and Supplier Quality Management.

- Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001.

- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification.

- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

- Attention to detail and quality mindset

- Strong ownership and accountability

- Continuous improvement orientation

- Collaborative and proactive approach

- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment