Head - ESDM Quality
Core
Lead the overall Quality function across SMT, THT, PCBA Testing, Conformal Coating, and FATP/Box Build operations to ensure consistent delivery of conforming products.
Role type
Senior Quality Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies (SMT, THT, PCBA, Box Build)
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing / Quality Assurance
Required skills
Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001/IATF 16949 compliance, 8D reporting, APQP/PPAP/FMEA, Supplier Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Audit Management, MES/SAP data integrity, Team Leadership
Preferred skills
IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 expertise, ESD control, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction, Continuous Improvement methodologies
Technologies
MES, SAP, SPC tools
Responsibilities
Lead the overall Quality function across SMT, THT, PCBA Testing, Conformal Coating, and FATP/Box Build operations; Establish and maintain QMS in compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific requirements; Drive customer quality, complaint management, 8D reports, corrective actions, and customer satisfaction; Ensure effective implementation of IQC, IPQC, OQC, and supplier quality assurance processes; Lead NPI quality planning, engineering builds, process validation, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and control plans; Monitor manufacturing quality, defect trends, process capability, yield, and product reliability; Drive root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and CAPA methodologies; Lead supplier quality improvement, supplier audits, incoming defect reduction, and supplier corrective actions; Ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESD control requirements, and applicable workmanship standards; Establish quality dashboards and conduct periodic reviews of quality KPIs with Production, Engineering, SCM, and Management; Lead internal audits, customer audits, certification audits, and timely closure of audit findings; Ensure product traceability, inspection records, defect tracking, and quality data integrity through MES/SAP systems; Develop quality team competency, training plans, skill matrices, and inspection standards; Drive continuous improvement, defect prevention, cost-of-poor-quality reduction, and process standardization; Build a zero-defect culture and ensure consistent delivery of conforming products in line with customer requirements.