Job Overview:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting QA operations, with a primary focus on overseeing, reviewing, and managing product transfer and new product development projects. This position relates with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes within a manufacturing environment. The QA Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle, driving continuous improvement and ensuring successful product launches.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all QA aspects of NPI (New Product Introduction) projects from concept through to mass production.
- Lead APQP activities, ensuring all phases are properly executed and documented.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product life cycle.
- Develop, review, and approve quality documentation such as control plans, FMEAs, PPAPs, and process flow diagrams.
- Coordinate and conduct audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
- Drive root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues during NPI and mass production phases.
- Continuously improve quality systems, procedures, and best practices to enhance product quality.
- Prepare and present quality metrics and status reports to management and key stakeholders.
- Train and mentor junior QA team members as required.
Qualification & Experiences:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a QA/Engineering/NPI role, preferably in related manufacturing industries.
- Strong working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and other advanced quality planning tools.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and/or ISO 13485.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, multicultural environment.
- Proficient in MS Office and quality management software/tools.
- Certification such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or equivalent is a plus.
