Manufacturing Quality Senior Analyst

Job description

In-Process Quality Management Lead in-process quality inspection and verification activities across manufacturing lines. Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, Process Flow, PFMEA, and work instructions. Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints. Ensure First Piece Approval (FPA) and process setup verification before production release. Drive adherence to quality gates and process controls. Quality Issue Management Lead investigations of in-process defects, line rejections, and process deviations.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other quality tools. Implement and monitor containment, corrective, and preventive actions. Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable closure. Process Audits & Compliance Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA), Process Audits, and Product Audits. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, QMS requirements, and customer specifications. Support internal, customer, and certification audits.

Maintain audit records, inspection reports, and quality documentation. Manufacturing Process Improvement Analyze process rejection trends and identify improvement opportunities. Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence projects. Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control improvements. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support Proto Builds, Pilot Builds, and Production Readiness Reviews.

Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and process validation activities. Ensure quality requirements are incorporated during new product introduction. Support Gate Reviews and manufacturing process qualification. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, and Customer Quality teams. Participate in daily production review meetings and quality escalation discussions.

Support customer complaint investigations related to manufacturing defects. Drive timely closure of manufacturing quality concerns.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering. 4 to 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, IPQA, Production Quality, or Quality Assurance. Experience in assembly, fabrication, electrical panel manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

Required Skills

In-Process Quality Assurance PFMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone) Process Auditing SPC & Process Capability Analysis GD&T and Drawing Interpretation Measurement System Analysis (MSA) SAP/ERP Knowledge Quality Reporting & Data Analysis Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Preferred Experience

Electrical Panel Assembly UPS, ATS, PDU, Thermal Products Sheet Metal Fabrication Wiring & Harness Assembly Torque-Controlled Assembly Processes Functional Testing & Validation Manufacturing Process Audits Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) First Pass Yield (FPY) In-Process Rejection Reduction Rework & Scrap Reduction Process Audit Compliance Internal Defect Reduction Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness Customer Complaint Reduction Related to Manufacturing Defects COPQ Reduction Competencies Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills Leadership & Team Coordination Decision-Making Ability Effective Communication Process Improvement Mindset Ownership & Accountability Customer Focus