Full Job Description
Through the collective strength of 170,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex, a Fortune global 500 company, is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
We welcome people of all backgrounds. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Junior Engineer - Quality located in Pune.
What a typical day looks like:
- Create and maintain in system Inspection Plans, Incoming Quality Control checklists and specifications like Dimensional, Functional, Visuals Inspection criteria and methods
- Manage and coordinate supplier Material/Non Material cost recovery for Supplier Quality issues
- Support in Internal /External Audit readiness
- Perform eDHR reviews as per customer requirement
- Perform Supplier Evaluation for new suppliers and re-evaluation process
- Handle customer issues, create complaints in system and work with Cross functional teams to provide Investigations and closure reports to the customer
- Support to set up Document Management System as per ISO requirements
- Carry out supplier validation audits, with supplier support and supplier advanced product quality planning (APQP).
- Work with Engineering (Design and Manufacturing Engineers) team to define process parameters and criteria to ensure supplier process capability is effective to meet product and process requirements
- Support new product launches to ensure that supplier quality meets the required standards
- Follow up with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions of supplier quality issues
- Perform on-site supplier visits for root cause analysis and verification of correction actions of supplier quality issues
- Review supplier manufacturing processes, collaborate with suppliers on process improvement and value enhancement opportunities
- Effectively use continuous improvement techniques such as Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to find bottlenecks in process and implement better solutions
- Provide concise, complete and accurate documentation of inspection results relative to area of responsibility. In appropriate functional areas, this refers to supporting inspection and test status requirements defined by regulations, engineering product specifications or Control Plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approval or product warrant submission
- Facilitate the escalation of unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects and suppliers
- Support the Quality Manager to monitor and report on supplier product quality and performance
- Report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in order to adhere to process and prevent occurrence of any non-conformity relating to product, process or system
- Preparation and Validation of First Article Inspection
- Participate in cross-functional teams in the development of new products or changes related to current products in meeting customer requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities
- Quality control of work by appropriate reviews
- Write reports and present progress at project meetings and to clients
- Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/designs and future trends
- Stay current and up to date on any changes that may affect the supply and demand of needed products and materials and advise others of any impact
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Planning and prioritizing activities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of ISO 13485 will be an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- Knowledge of TS16949
- Knowledge of ISO45001/OHSAS18001
- Understanding of ISO14001
- Knowledge of measurement techniques
- Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
- Understanding manufacturing processes
- Minimum 6 months - 2 years of experience in Supplier Quality/vendor Quality.
- Flexible to work in all the shifts
Here are a few examples of what you will get for the great work you provide:
- Health Insurance
- PTO
MR03
Job Category
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Optional Skills:
Flex pays for all costs associated with the application, interview or offer process, a candidate will not be asked for any payment related to these costs.At Flex, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and know there is much more to a great employee than just a list of requirements – if you are excited about a role (but don’t meet every bullet-point), we encourage you to apply. You might be just who we are looking for! Our inclusive environment welcomes individuals of any age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process.
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing:
accessibility@flex.com