Incoming Quality Engineer

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.