Incoming Quality Engineer

Overview

The Incoming Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components used in manufacturing processes, preventing defects, minimizing rework, and maintaining Hitachi product quality standards.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and maintain incoming quality inspection plans and procedures based on engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize quality control tools and methodologies, including CMM, optical comparators, gauges, and statistical process control, for material evaluation.
• Identify, document, and investigate non-conforming materials and initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement supplier quality improvement programs, and conduct supplier audits as needed.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to establish quality requirements and ensure seamless material flow.
• Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and generate reports to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to establish critical quality parameters for new components.
• Maintain records of inspection results, non-conformances, and supplier performance.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, quality standards including ISO 9001, and relevant regulatory requirements.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, specifically in an incoming quality or supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles, tools, and methodologies, including SPC, FMEA, 8D, and PPAP.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with measurement and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, CMM, and optical inspection systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Details

• Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Remote work: No.