Junior Engineer

About the Role

Flex is seeking a Junior Engineer - Quality based in Chennai to maintain quality engineering programs, standards, and continuous improvements within our organization.

Typical Day Involves:

• Conducting supplier validation audits with support for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
• Leading the supplier approval process by assessing manufacturing/technology capabilities and Health, Safety, and Environmental risks.
• Supporting new product launches to ensure suppliers meet required quality standards.
• Facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions for supplier quality issues through on-site visits.
• Reviewing supplier processes and collaborating on value enhancement opportunities.
• Promoting continuous improvement techniques including Lean, Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke, MSA, and PFMEA.
• Escalating unresolved supplier quality issues within assigned projects.
• Monitoring supplier product quality performance alongside the Quality Manager.
• Managing cost recovery for material/non-material costs related to Supplier Quality issues.
• Supporting readiness for internal/external audits.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in a quality-focused environment.
• B.E/B.Tech degree (Electronics & Telecom, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Understanding of business systems related to quality management.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 standards.
• Awareness of ISO45001/OHSAS18001 and ISO14001 protocols.
• Skill in measurement techniques.