Inward Quality Engineer (IQC)

Role & responsibilities

Inward Inspection

• Incoming inspection of SMT components (marking, purchase order, supplier invoice, actual part verification, value if applicable, and packaging condition).
• Incoming inspection of local components such as plastic casing, battery, harness, packaging box, hardware, screws, etc.
• Fill the incoming inspection checklist and update the store material inward sheet after inspection. Add a QC sticker to each box.
• Verify the supplier PDI report and maintain records of all supplier PDI reports.
• Perform 100% inspection of OBD cables for the international market using a test bed/multimeter.
• Perform 100% verification of all pigtails (splitter, 9-pin, etc.) for continuity and visual defects using a tester, multimeter, or visual inspection.
• Conduct sampling inspection after pre-assembly.

Inward Material Rejection

• Update the rejection summary supplier-wise and material-wise in the rejection sheet for any rejected material.
• Calculate supplier PPM and prepare monthly trends supplier-wise and material-wise for actual tracking and audit purposes.
• Send an email to the supplier regarding any inward material rejection.
• Obtain an 8D report from the supplier for every rejected material.
• Visit the supplier's premises if parts are rejected due to major issues, for improvement activities, or for trials, if required.
• Maintain records of inward rework and material on hold.
• Segregate incoming material supplier-wise or internally in case of urgency.
• Send monthly performance reports to every supplier.

Incoming Process Documents

• Prepare and update all incoming master checklists as required.
• Prepare and update the sampling plan.
• Ensure that drawings for all inward materials are available.

Improvements

• Initiate Kaizen activities whenever possible.
• Initiate corrective actions for incoming material issues whenever possible.

Store

• Monitor whether the store follows the FIFO (First In, First Out) system.
• Ensure that a FIFO sticker is affixed to each box.

Others

• Fill out the deviation report, if applicable.
• Fill out the engineering change document, if applicable.

Packaging List

• Verify the packaging list against the batch material.
• Ensure that all parts listed in the packaging list are available and included in the BOM and alternate sheets.
• Update the packaging list after material verification.

In-house Hardware Changes

• Perform 100% verification of the PCBA after in-house hardware changes.
• Add a sticker/signature after verification.