Job Description
Incoming Material Inspection
- Perform incoming inspection as per Inspection Plans, Drawings, Specifications, and SOPs.
- Verify dimensional, visual, functional, and documentation requirements of incoming materials.
- Conduct sampling inspection as per approved sampling plans.
- Ensure proper identification, traceability, and segregation of non-conforming materials.
Supplier Quality Coordination
- Coordinate with Supplier Quality and suppliers for incoming quality issues.
- Raise supplier defect reports and track corrective actions.
- Support supplier performance monitoring and improvement activities.
- Participate in supplier visits, audits, and technical discussions when required.
Non-Conformance Management
- Identify and document incoming defects through NCR/PDIR systems.
- Implement containment actions to prevent defective material usage.
- Support root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions.
- Ensure timely disposition of rejected and blocked stock materials.
Quality Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documents.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, QMS requirements, and inspection procedures.
- Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
- Maintain calibration status of inspection and measuring equipment.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze incoming rejection trends and supplier PPM performance.
- Drive initiatives to reduce incoming defects, line stoppages, and blocked stock.
- Support digitalization and process improvement projects in Incoming Quality.
- Participate in Kaizen, Lean, and quality improvement activities.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Production, and Stores teams.
- Support MRB activities and material disposition decisions.
- Participate in daily quality review meetings and escalation management.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
- 1-3 years of experience in Incoming Quality, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance.
Required Skills
- Incoming Inspection Techniques
- Drawing Reading & GD&T
- Measurement Equipment Handling
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, Fishbone)
- 7 QC Tools
- SAP/ERP Knowledge
- Quality Documentation & Reporting
- Supplier Defect Management
- PFMEA and Control Plan Understanding
Preferred Commodity Experience
- Sheet Metal Parts
- Fabricated Components
- Machined Parts
- Copper Bus Bars
- Electrical Components (MCB, MCCB, Relays, Contactors, ATS)
- Wiring Harnesses
- Plastic and Rubber Components
- Packaging Materials
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Incoming PPM Reduction
- Supplier Defect Closure Effectiveness
- Incoming Inspection On-Time Completion
- Blocked Stock Reduction
- Line Rejection Reduction
- Supplier Corrective Action Closure Time
- Audit Compliance Score
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Ownership & Accountability
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
