Quality Engineer - Surface Mount Technology

HP
Chennai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5-10 yearsSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Root-cause analysis","Data-driven mindset","Communication","Collaboration"]

Own quality requirements and inspection methods for surface-mount (SMT) manufacturing at an HP contract manufacturing partner site. Support NPI activities, design and integrate quality processes, and craft test strategies using methods like AOI/ICT and other test setups. Analyze quality reports and test data to identify trends, perform root-cause analysis, implement defect-reduction changes, and drive continuous improvement through strong reporting and communication.

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Quality Engineer - Surface Mount Technology

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Job Summary

Own quality requirements and inspection methods for surface-mount (SMT) manufacturing at an HP contract manufacturing partner site. Support NPI activities, design and integrate quality processes, and craft test strategies using methods like AOI/ICT and other test setups. Analyze quality reports and test data to identify trends, perform root-cause analysis, implement defect-reduction changes, and drive continuous improvement through strong reporting and communication.
Location: Chennai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and integrate inspection methods, quality guidelines, and risk management practices into manufacturing.
  • •Design quality requirements and processes into production, and support NPI (new product introduction/implementation) at the factory.
  • •Craft test strategies using test methodologies, build test setups, automate test frameworks, and execute test plans.
  • •Perform root-cause analysis and first-level triage for manufacturing quality and technical issues, then propose and implement changes to reduce defects and minimize failure risk.
  • •Consolidate and analyze quality reports, test data, and process results; communicate issue analysis to quality leadership and product teams to drive continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or an equivalent field.
  • •Typically 5-10 years of experience, including 5 years in PC/3C products-related industry.
  • •Product quality and/or manufacturing experience in the electronics industry with strong SMT/PCA manufacturing knowledge (including SPP/SPI, P&P, AOI, ICT, SA, FBT).
  • •Knowledge of process/product quality and inspection practices (IQC/IPQC/OQC) plus line/process audits (e.g., ISO, ESD, SOP, and handling RM/FG).
  • •Strong quality tools experience such as RC/CAPA, 8D, Lean 6S, and Kaizen; familiarity with PC/3C technology architecture and HW/SW is required; scripting/data mining is an advantage.
Experience:5-10 yearsElectronics manufacturingPC/3CQuality management
Education:
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingRoot-cause analysisData-driven mindsetCommunicationCollaboration
Languages:EnglishTamil
Tech Stack:SMTPCASPPSPIP&PAOIICTSAFBTIQCIPQCOQCRC/CAPA8DLean 6SKaizenISOESDSOPNPI

Company Brief

HP
Designs and manufactures personal computers, printers, and related supplies, as well as provides software, services, and solutions for consumers and enterprises worldwide.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 1939
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