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.