Quality Engineer at Ascentech Services Limited

Role Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products consistently meet defined quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role focuses on production quality assurance, process optimization, defect prevention, and compliance with industry standards, particularly within the automotive or auto-component manufacturing sector. The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, and enhancing overall production performance.

Key Responsibilities

Production Quality Assurance

• Monitor and control product quality across all stages of manufacturing
• Conduct in-process inspections and final product verification
• Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and work instructions
• Investigate production defects and implement corrective actions
• Support pilot runs, line trials, and new product introductions

Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze production processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
• Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis
• Develop preventive measures to minimize defects and rework
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives

Quality Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and test documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards
• Support internal and external audits
• Prepare quality performance reports for management

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance
• Conduct supplier audits and inspections
• Verify incoming materials meet required specifications
• Coordinate corrective actions for supplier non-conformities

Customer Quality Support

• Investigate customer complaints and quality issues