Job Purpose:
To ensure all components manufactured meet required specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements through effective quality control processes, inspections, and testing. The role involves developing and implementing QC procedures, identifying non-conformities, and driving continuous improvement in product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Inspection & Testing
o Perform incoming raw material inspection (resistive wire, ceramic rods, coatings, terminals, etc.).
o Conduct in-process and final inspection of resistors (ohmic value, tolerance, temperature coefficient, wattage rating, physical dimensions, etc.).
o Use measuring instruments such as LCR meters, multimeters, microscopes, and automated test equipment.
o Ensure resistors comply with IEC, MIL, IS, or customer-specific standards.
2. Quality Assurance & Documentation
o Prepare and maintain inspection reports, test records, and calibration logs.
o Develop quality control checklists, SOPs, and sampling plans (AQL standards).
o Maintain ISO/TS quality system documentation and ensure compliance with audits.
3. Process Control
o Monitor production processes (winding, coating, curing, marking, etc.) to identify variations.
o Work with production to implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
o Ensure Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques are applied for critical parameters.
4. Failure Analysis & Improvement
o Investigate customer complaints and internal rejections to identify root causes.
o Conduct failure analysis (electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests).
o Recommend process or design improvements to enhance product reliability.
5. Compliance & Standards
o Ensure compliance with relevant international standards (IEC 60062, IEC 60115, JIS, or MIL standards).
o Support internal and external audits (customer & certification bodies).
6. Team Support & Training
o Train operators and inspectors on QC methods and tools.
o Work closely with R&D for qualification of new resistor designs.
o Support production team in implementing quality best practices.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
2–5 years of experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance in electronic component manufacturing (preferably resistor, capacitor, or passive components industry).
Fresh graduates with strong academic background may be considered for trainee positions.
Performance Metrics (KPIs):
Reduction in rejection/rework rate.
Customer complaint resolution time.
Compliance in internal/external quality audits.
Accuracy and timeliness of QC reporting.
Contribution to process improvement initiatives.