Job Description
The Assistant Manager – Process QA will collaborate with suppliers (Contract Manufacturers, PCB Fabricators, Component suppliers) and internal cross-functional teams, including Purchase, Store, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to ensure adherence to product requirements.
Interpretation of Gerber, BOM, Fab drawing, Assembly Instructions.
- Knowledge on IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, JDEC033, J-STD-001 standards.
- Knowledge on SMT, PTH-Wave, Press Fit and Conformal coating processes.
- Knowledge on DFM/DFA requirements.
- Interpretation of PCBA/PCB technical queries.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis, presentation and report preparation skills.
Responsibilities
- Review the PCB assembly package and release the necessary NPI build instructions to contract manufacturers (CMs). Work closely with CMs to ensure smooth execution of NPI builds.
- Prepare process documentation, including assembly instructions, critical-to-process parameters, specifications, and guidelines.
- Coordinate with Design, Procurement, and CMs to resolve all assembly queries promptly.
- Qualify PCBA upon receipt from CMs prior to delivering it for engineering qualification.
- Collect, verify, and validate build reports and parameters from various CMs, and upload them to the internal NPI database.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams to gather build and qualification test feedback, and prepare a lessons-learned report.
- Complete the build reports for each NPI PCBA and upload the reports to the PLM tool,
- Prepare a comprehensive build instruction package to transfer the product to production state in the PLM tool.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement them with due diligence.
- Root cause analysis of failures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Support pilot-to-ramp processes to ensure a smooth transition of NPI products into full-scale production.
- Monitor metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of PCB/PCBA/component supply quality.
- Track and monitor quality complaints, issue SCARs, and coordinate with suppliers (CMs, PCB fabricators, component suppliers) to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Qualifications
- Experience : 10 to 15 years of Proven experience in PCB assembly process & quality activities.
- Education : Bachelor's degree in Electronics, or a related field
About Us
Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization's long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.
Diversity And Inclusion Statement
- Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
- We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
- Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.
About The Team
At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3). Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization. This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
