Inprocess Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Line & Process Monitoring: Perform first-piece, middle-piece, and last-piece approvals (FOA, MOA, LOA) and conduct regular hourly or shift-based line patrols. [1]
• Inspection & Measurement: Check critical dimensions, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) using precision tools such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM. [1]
• Defect Control & Segregation: Identify non-conforming parts, issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), tag/segregate defective stock, and log rejections in enterprise systems like SAP. [1]
• Root Cause & Problem Solving: Lead or assist in root cause analysis (RCA) using core quality and problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D. [1]
• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA): Coordinate with production teams to implement immediate shop-floor countermeasures and long-term CAPAs. [1]
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain inspection check-sheets, control plans, PFMEA compliance, and calibration logs for measuring equipment. [1]
• Operator Guidance: Train and guide line operators and assembly staff on quality check standards and visual work instructions. [1]

Preferred candidate profile