Manager

Manager - Contract Manufacturing (CM) QA will collaborate with suppliers (CM, PCB Fabricators, Components) and internal cross-functional teams, including Purchase, Store, Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Purchase and Production, to ensure manufacturing quality excellence across EMS partners as per Tejas networks requirements.

• Conduct supplier qualification assessments and process audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and business requirements.
• Define, monitor, and review Contract Manufacturer (CM) quality KPIs, and drive actions to improve performance.
• Review and approve Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to customer complaints, yield losses, component failures, and significant process deviations.
• Validate manufacturing and assembly processes at Contract Manufacturer (CM) and System Integration sites to ensure compliance with product, process, and customer requirements.
• Implement, track, and ensure effective execution of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Review and approve quality plans for Pilot and Production Trials builds.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reviews of Contract Manufacturer (CM) quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across CM processes to enhance product quality, process capability, and operational efficiency.
• Review PCBA production documentation and assess PCBA and system integration readiness prior to production builds.
• Collaborate with Design, Procurement, and Contract Manufacturing teams to resolve technical build issues and manufacturing queries within established timelines.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness and adherence to quality requirements throughout product introduction and production ramp-up activities.

Mandatory Skills

• Interpretation of Gerber, BOM, Mechanical Fab drawing, Assembly Instructions.
• Knowledge on IPC-A-610, JDEC033, J-STD-001 standards.
• Knowledge on Mechanical Standards.
• Interpretation of Electronics & Mechanical technical queries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis, presentation and report preparation skills.
• Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Electronics, or a related field.
• Candidates from EMS industry preferred.
  
  

• Experience: 13 to 18 yrs of Proven experience in PCB assembly process & quality activities.
• Education: BE/B. Tech in Electronics or a related field.