Junior Engineer – Supplier Quality | Flex Careers in Chennai, India

Job Description

Summary

Flex, a global leader in diversified manufacturing and supply chain solutions, is hiring a Junior Engineer – Supplier Quality in Chennai, India. This is a full-time opportunity for fresh graduates or early-career engineers (0–2 years’ experience) to grow within a world-class electronics manufacturing environment. As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Flex Chennai, you will work with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement in line with global standards like APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, and TS16949. This role is ideal for candidates eager to learn supplier management, quality assurance, and data-driven process improvements in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry.

Job Details at a Glance

Responsibilities

As a Junior Engineer – Supplier Quality at Flex Chennai, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with design and manufacturing engineers to define process parameters and ensure supplier capability.
• Supporting supplier approval processes, including evaluating HSE risks and manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensuring supplier quality standards during new product launches.
• Following up with suppliers for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Reviewing supplier manufacturing processes and driving process improvements.
• Promoting Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, PFMEA, and other continuous improvement techniques.
• Documenting inspection results and ensuring compliance with control plans and PPAP.
• Monitoring supplier quality KPIs and escalating unresolved issues.
• Supporting audits (internal/external) and readiness activities.
• Driving cost recovery initiatives related to supplier quality issues.
• Preparing and validating First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Participating in cross-functional projects to meet customer requirements.
• Contributing to data analytics for supply chain and quality optimization.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who bring:

• Education: B.E / B.Tech in ECE, EEE, IC, Mechanical, or Mechatronics.
• Experience: 0–2 years in APQP, PPAP, FMEA within a manufacturing setup (EMS preferred).
• Knowledge of quality systems, measurement techniques, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TS16949 standards, and quality control systems.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (mandatory).
• Flexibility to work different shifts in a dynamic environment.

What Flex Offers

At Flex, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Health Insurance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and global quality systems.

Why Join Flex Chennai?

• Be part of a world-class EMS leader serving top global brands.
• Learn and apply cutting-edge quality engineering practices.
• Gain hands-on exposure to supplier management, data analytics, and process optimization.
• Contribute to products that improve lives and industries worldwide.

Apply Now

Ready to start your career as a Junior Engineer – Supplier Quality at Flex Chennai?
👉 Apply directly on the official Flex Careers page before September 23, 2025 to be considered.