Junior Engineer – GBS Engineering

This is for the Quality Team. The incumbent is responsible for Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:-

• Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements.
• Lead the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety and Environmental risks.
• Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards.
• Follow up with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues.
• Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues.
• Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities.
• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), Measurement System Analysis, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission.
• Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers.
• Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system.
• Preparation & Validation of First Article Inspection.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements.
• Manage and coordinate supplier Material/Non Material cost recovery for Supplier Quality issues.
• Support in Internal /External Audit readiness.
• Undertake special projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Quality control of work by appropriate reviews.
• Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients.
• Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends.
• Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact.

Here is some of what you will need (required):-

• Knowledge of quality and business systems.
• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Knowledge of TS16949.
• Knowledge of ISO45001/OHSAS18001.
• Understanding of ISO14001.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings.
• Understanding manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Planning and prioritizing activities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:-

• 0-2 years of Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:-

• Intense collaboration.
• Passionate customer focus.
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution.
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement.
• Relentless drive to win.

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Flex is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design and build products that improve the world. Through the collective strength of a global workforce across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions to various industries and end markets.