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Incoming Quality Engineer Jobs in Vadodara, Gujarat, India at Hitachi Energy
Title: Incoming Quality Engineer
Company: Hitachi Energy
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Job Summary:**
The Incoming Quality Engineer at Hitachi, Ltd. is responsible for ensuring the quality of incoming materials and components used in our manufacturing processes. This role plays a critical part in preventing defects, minimizing rework, and maintaining the high standards of Hitachi products.
Job Responsibilities:**
- Develop, implement, and maintain incoming quality inspection plans and procedures based on engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.
- Perform thorough inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Utilize various quality control tools and methodologies (e.g., CMM, optical comparators, gauges, statistical process control) for effective material evaluation.
- Identify, document, and investigate non-conforming materials, initiating appropriate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement supplier quality improvement programs, and conduct supplier audits as needed.
- Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to establish clear quality requirements and ensure seamless material flow.
- Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and generate reports to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to establish critical quality parameters for new components.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection results, non-conformances, and supplier performance.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001), and relevant regulatory requirements.
Job Qualifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in quality engineering, specifically in an incoming quality or supplier quality role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of quality control principles, tools, and methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, 8D, PPAP).
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Experience with various measurement and inspection equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical inspection systems).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Publication date : 2026-06-30
