Engineer - Q/A

Department

Designation

Position Type

(Full-Time Employment / Part Time / Internship / Consultant)

Engineering

Senior Engineer - QA

Full-Time

Sr. No.

Role & Responsibilities

Skills Required

(Functional / 

Soft Skill)

Skill Level Required

4 - Coach Level (Can Train Others)

3 - Expert Level (Can Handle Independently)

2 - Advance level (Needs Minimal Supervision)

1 - Beginner Level (Needs Continuous Supervision)  

1

Implement, maintain, and continuously improve QA procedures aligned with JSS 55555, MIL-Q, MIL-STD, and ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements.

Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and ensure permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for mission-critical electronic and electro-mechanical systems.

Perform detailed PCB schematic, layout, stack-up, creepage/clearance, grounding, shielding, and BOM reviews with emphasis on EMI/EMC robustness, derating, redundancy, and reliability.

EMI-aware PCB review Defence quality tools (8D, FRACAS, DRBFM) Component derating & reliability analysis

3

2

Qualify and audit suppliers as per Defence QA expectations, including EMS, PCB fabs, cable harness vendors, and precision machine shops. Define Incoming Quality Control (IQC) plans based on JSS 55555, IPC, MIL specs, including sampling plans, traceability, and COC/COA verification. Implement FAI, PPAP-like processes, and configuration control suitable for low-volume, high-reliability defence builds. Manage NCRs with root cause ownership, supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), and closure verification.

Internal Quality Control, Ability to present data effectively. Cross-functional collaboration & communication

3

3

Support electronics architecture reviews from a quality, reliability, and compliance perspective, ensuring adherence to MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275/704, JSS 55555, and applicable IEC standards. Evaluate component selection, derating margins, obsolescence risk, alternate sourcing, and assembly workmanship for defence lifecycle requirements.

Components selection, Electrical and Electronic assembly

3

4

Conduct internal and external audits against JSS 55555, IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001/AS9100.

Benchmark electronic assembly processes for military workmanship, solder joint reliability, conformal coating coverage, and cable harness quality.

Oversee functional, burn-in, and reliability testing with documented acceptance criteria.

Audit, IPC-A-610, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IEC, Elec tools and Equipment’s, 

3

5

Lead and validate subsea and environmental qualification testing aligned with MIL-STD-810, DNV, IEC 60068, ASTM, and defence project-specific QAPs.

Define acceptance criteria for pressure, vacuum, leak, corrosion, vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and long-duration soak tests relevant to operational depth and mission profile.

Familiarity with subsea and environmental standards like DNV, ISO, MIL-STD-810, ASTM, IEC

3

6

Establish and maintain defence-grade control plans, inspection records, traceability logs, and configuration baselines. Monitor and report quality KPIs such as first-pass yield, rework, scrap, NCR trends, supplier quality index, and field failure data, ensuring audit readiness.

QA documentation & reporting, standards knowledge 

3

7

Lead process validation, HALT/HASS, thermal cycling, EMI pre-compliance testing, and failure analysis for electronic assemblies and systems. Drive reliability growth programs, FRACAS implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives across defence product lifecycles.

Process validation & continuous improvement, Failure analysis & troubleshooting of electronic assemblies

3

8

Review and approve mechanical designs with focus on pressure housings, sealing systems, fasteners, penetrators, coatings, and material compatibility for defence and subsea use. Ensure compliance with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), ISO 2768, and defence manufacturing tolerances. Conduct root cause analysis of leakage, corrosion, fatigue, deformation, and manufacturing defects.

GD&T, drawing interpretation, Inspection tools
& ISO 2768, ASME Y14.5 (or equivalent)

3

9

Lead quality review meetings across engineering, production, and supply chain teams. Mentor junior QA engineers on defence standards, audit practices, documentation discipline, and first-time-right manufacturing. Act as a key interface during customer inspections, defence audits, and acceptance trials.

Good communication and interpersonal skills, Leadership & mentoring

3

10

Participate in ECR/ECO reviews to assess quality, safety, EMI, and reliability impact. Maintain strict configuration control, revision tracking, and traceability for released defence designs. Ensure system-level test coverage, including power, EMI, environmental, and integration testing.

Attention to Detail, and Process Management,

3

11

Lead or coordinate EMI/EMC compliance activities as per MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275/704, including pre-compliance testing, issue diagnosis, and corrective design actions (filtering, shielding, grounding).

Technical and Engineering abilities. 

3

12

Own and maintain JSS 55555 compliance documentation, including QAPs, inspection plans, test procedures, compliance matrices, and deviation waivers for defence customers.

Documentation skills. Attention to detail. Meticulousness. 

3

13

Ensure end-to-end traceability of materials, components, assemblies, and test results suitable for defence audits and long lifecycle support (10–20 years).

Engineering abilities. Attention to detail.

3

14

Perform risk assessments (FMEA/FMECA) for electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems, with focus on mission-critical failure modes and mitigation strategies.

Understanding of cross domain engineering.

3

15

Act as the primary QA interface for defence customers, inspection agencies, and certification bodies, supporting audits, FAT/SAT, and acceptance testing.

Communication. Stakeholder management.

3

Legal Qualification / Certification Required (Mandatory)

Preferred Qualification, Specialization, Experience for the position

Option 1: B.E./ B. Tech in EEE/ Industrial Engineering/Mechanica/Mechatronics

4+ years of experience in Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Experience in Quality assurance and control in charge, knowledge of standards like ISO, and certifications (like Six Sigma, CQE, CMQ) are highly preferred

• Experience with MIL-STD-461 / 810 / 1275 / 704 

• Hands-on exposure to JSS 55555 projects 

• Certification: CQE, CMQ/OE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt 

• Prior experience in defence, aerospace, naval, or strategic electronics programs

Base Location

(Chennai / Delhi / Mumbai etc.)

Working Model

(On Site Working / Work from Office / 

Work from Home / Hybrid)

Reporting To

Chennai

From Office