QMS & Lean Process Engineer

Position Overview:

QMS & Lean Process Implementation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Develop and maintain QMS aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and industry-specific standards (e.g., IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610).
• Define and document SOPs, Work Instructions, Control Plans, and Process Flows for all departments – Production, Assembly, QC, Dispatch, and Customer Support.
• Conduct gap analysis of current processes and ensure corrective action plans are implemented.
• Prepare for and lead internal, third-party, and customer audits.
• Maintain document control system, change management, and QMS database.
• Ensure calibration, traceability, and preventive maintenance of measurement and testing equipment.

Lean Process Implementation

• Drive Lean initiatives such as:
• 5S implementation and audits
• Visual management systems across the shop floor
• Waste identification using TIMWOOD (Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Over-processing, Defects)
• Kaizen events and daily Gemba walks
• Standard Work and Cell-based manufacturing layouts
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as:
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Defect per Million Opportunities (DPMO)
• Customer Complaint Rate and CAPA closure time

Process Engineering and Documentation

• Define process parameters, critical checkpoints, and control mechanisms for every production stage:
• Drilling, Plating, Etching, Solder Mask, Silkscreen, Surface Finish, Routing, Electrical Testing
• Create and maintain process capability (Cp, Cpk) studies.
• Perform root cause analysis using tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa diagrams, and 8D reports.
• Monitor rework, rejection, and scrap data; recommend countermeasures.

Training and Cultural Change

• Conduct QMS and Lean induction for all new joiners.
• Organize regular training for operators, supervisors, and managers on:
• Quality awareness
• Lean mindset and tools
• Audit readiness
• ESD control, IPC workmanship standards, etc.
• Create a “Quality First” culture through engagement programs and shop floor involvement.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.
• ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification is a must.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 1–5 years in QMS/Process/Quality/Lean roles in a PCB or electronics manufacturing company.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining ISO QMS.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and hands-on project leadership.

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office, process mapping tools (like Visio), and ERP/MES platforms.
• Knowledge of IPC standards: IPC-A-600, IPC-6012, IPC-A-610.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Team player with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.

Reporting To:

Operations Head / Quality Manager / Plant Head

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Full-time role based at the manufacturing facility.
• Requires regular interaction with production, QA, purchase, R&D, and customer service teams.
• Involves physical presence on the shop floor daily.