Quality Engineer at Ascentech Services Limited

Role Summary

• The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products consistently meet defined quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• The role focuses on production quality assurance, process optimization, defect prevention, and compliance with industry standards, particularly within the automotive or auto-component manufacturing sector.
• The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, and enhancing overall production performance.

Key Responsibilities
Production Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and control product quality across all stages of manufacturing
• Conduct in-process inspections and final product verification
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and work instructions
• Investigate production defects and implement corrective actions
• Support pilot runs, line trials, and new product introductions

Process Control & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze production processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis
• Develop preventive measures to minimize defects and rework
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives

Quality Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and test documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards
• Support internal and external audits
• Prepare quality performance reports for management

Supplier Quality Management:

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance
• Conduct supplier audits and inspections
• Verify incoming materials meet required specifications
• Coordinate corrective actions for supplier non-conformities

Customer Quality Support:

• Investigate customer complaints and warranty issues
• Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Prepare technical quality reports and responses
• Support customer audits and technical reviews

Testing & Inspection:

• Develop inspection plans, control plans, and testing procedures
• Ensure calibration and proper maintenance of measuring instruments
• Utilize gauges, CMM, and other inspection/testing equipment
• Validate products against engineering drawings and specifications

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and R&D teams
• Provide quality input during design and process development phases
• Train operators on quality standards and procedures

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in defect and scrap rates
• Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Reduction in customer complaints
• Audit compliance performance
• Timely closure of corrective actions
• Supplier quality performance improvement

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 3 - 8 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in production/plant operations
• Automotive or auto-component industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
• Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Experience with inspection and testing equipment
• Proficiency in quality analysis and reporting tools.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Sound decision-making and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset.