Description
Assistant Manager I - Quality Assurance
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Quality Assurance
Experience: 7-8
Key Responsibilities
1. Inward Quality Assurance – Electrical & Electronic Components
Oversee inward inspection and testing of electrical and electronic components, including:
RF cables, wire harnesses, connectors
Sensors, PCBs, power modules
Batteries, ESCs, motors, avionics, and UAV electronics
Ensure verification of incoming materials against:
Specifications, drawings, BOMs
Quality instructions, MSDS, CoC, and acceptance criteria
Approve and maintain Quality Test Plans (QTPs) and inspection checklists for electronic components.
Review and validate inspection activities such as:
Electrical continuity, insulation resistance
Functional testing, polarity checks
Voltage/current measurements and basic load tests
Ensure IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards are correctly applied during inspection.
2. Inward Quality Assurance – Mechanical Components
Oversee inward inspection of mechanical parts and assemblies, including:
Machined components, sheet metal parts
Composite and CFRP components
Fasteners, brackets, housings, structural UAV parts
Ensure dimensional, visual, and functional inspections are carried out as per:
Engineering drawings and GD&T
Material specifications and surface finish requirements
Review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and ensure compliance with aerospace requirements.
Ensure proper segregation, tagging, and disposition of non-conforming mechanical materials.
3. Supplier Quality Management & Evaluation**
Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and periodic performance reviews for electrical, electronic, and mechanical suppliers.
Define and implement supplier quality metrics, including:
Incoming rejection rate
SCAR response effectiveness
Delivery and quality consistency
Conduct **supplier audits** (on-site or remote) aligned with **AS9100D** and company quality standards.
Support supplier capability assessment for:
Process maturity
Testing infrastructure
Quality management systems
Drive supplier improvement initiatives and monitor action plan effectiveness.
4. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management
Own and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs):
Review non-conformance reports raised by the team
Ensure timely root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions
Coordinate with suppliers to:
Communicate quality issues clearly
Ensure corrective actions are effective and sustainable
Escalate chronic quality issues and propose risk mitigation or alternate sourcing strategies.
5. Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as the quality focal point for CFT teams (Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program, Flight Ops).
Support:
Engineering changes and impact analysis on incoming materials
New supplier development and qualification
Provide quality inputs during **new product introduction (NPI)** and prototype builds.
6. Documentation, Compliance & Governance
Ensure maintenance of all inward quality documentation, including:
Inspection records and test reports
Supplier evaluation reports
SCAR logs and closure evidence
Ensure adherence to:
Company QA procedures
AS9100D requirements
Aerospace/UAV regulatory and customer requirements
Support internal, external, and customer audits related to inward and supplier quality.
7. Team Leadership & Process Improvement**
Guide and mentor Inward Quality Engineers and Inspectors.
Review inspection effectiveness and optimize processes to reduce rejections and escapes.
Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives in inward inspection and supplier quality processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience
8–10 years of experience in Inward Quality / Supplier Quality within aerospace, UAV, or high-reliability electronics/mechanical manufacturing
Prior experience handling both electrical/electronic and mechanical inward quality is mandatory
Hands-on experience with supplier audits and SCAR management
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
Electrical and electronic components, test methods, and ESD practices
Mechanical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications
Working knowledge of:
IPC-A-610
IPC/WHMA-A-620
AS9100D and aerospace quality processes
Familiarity with quality tools:
8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto analysis
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