Manufacturing Quality Senior Analyst

In-Process Quality Management

Lead in-process quality inspection and verification activities across manufacturing lines.

Ensure compliance with Control Plans, SOPs, Process Flow, PFMEA, and work instructions.

Monitor critical process parameters and quality checkpoints.

Ensure First Piece Approval (FPA) and process setup verification before production release.

Drive adherence to quality gates and process controls.

Quality Issue Management

Lead investigations of in-process defects, line rejections, and process deviations.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other quality tools.

Implement and monitor containment, corrective, and preventive actions.

Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure sustainable closure.

Process Audits & Compliance

Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPA), Process Audits, and Product Audits.

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, QMS requirements, and customer specifications.

Support internal, customer, and certification audits.

Maintain audit records, inspection reports, and quality documentation.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Analyze process rejection trends and identify improvement opportunities.

Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence projects.

Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) and process control improvements.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support Proto Builds, Pilot Builds, and Production Readiness Reviews.

Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, and process validation activities.

Ensure quality requirements are incorporated during new product introduction.

Support Gate Reviews and manufacturing process qualification.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Work closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, and Customer Quality teams.

Participate in daily production review meetings and quality escalation discussions.

Support customer complaint investigations related to manufacturing defects.

Drive timely closure of manufacturing quality concerns.

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

4 to 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, IPQA, Production Quality, or Quality Assurance.

Experience in assembly, fabrication, electrical panel manufacturing, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

Required Skills

In-Process Quality Assurance

PFMEA, Control Plan & Process Flow

Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)

Process Auditing

SPC & Process Capability Analysis

GD&T and Drawing Interpretation

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

SAP/ERP Knowledge

Quality Reporting & Data Analysis

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Preferred Experience

Electrical Panel Assembly

UPS, ATS, PDU, Thermal Products

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Wiring & Harness Assembly

Torque-Controlled Assembly Processes

Functional Testing & Validation

Manufacturing Process Audits

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

First Pass Yield (FPY)

In-Process Rejection Reduction

Rework & Scrap Reduction

Process Audit Compliance

Internal Defect Reduction

Corrective Action Closure Effectiveness

Customer Complaint Reduction Related to Manufacturing Defects

COPQ Reduction

Competencies

Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership & Team Coordination

Decision-Making Ability

Effective Communication

Process Improvement Mindset

Ownership & Accountability

Customer Focus