Senior Quality Engineer

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experiencedSupplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to manage the quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost performance of outsourced electronic products, includingPCBAs, electronic modules, wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and box-build systems.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Supplier Qualification

• Lead supplier quality activities from prototype through production launch.
• Drive supplier readiness reviews covering process capability, quality systems, manufacturing controls, and test readiness.
• Review and approve:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • PFMEAs
  • Control Plans
  • Inspection Plans
  • Test Strategies
  • Work Instructions
• Support product transfers, supplier changes, and production ramp-up activities.

First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Own the FAI process for new products, engineering changes, and supplier transfers.
• Review and approve First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), qualification reports, BOM validation, and capability studies.
• Ensure all product and process requirements are met prior to production release.

Manufacturing Test Development

• Lead qualification and validation of supplier test solutions including:
  • ICT
  • Functional Test (FCT)
  • Flying Probe
  • Boundary Scan
  • Burn-In and Reliability Testing
• Ensure adequate test coverage, measurement system validation, and production readiness.
• Drive improvements in first pass yield, test coverage, and defect escape prevention.

Supplier Quality Management

• Manage quality performance of EMS and assembly suppliers.
• Establish supplier scorecards and quality metrics.
• Conduct supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead supplier corrective actions using 8D, CAPA, and root-cause analysis methodologies.

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