Job Description:
Who we are:
We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for defining, implementing, and maintaining stringent quality assurance processes for wire and cable harness manufacturing to ensure zero-defect production.
- Lead quality assurance activities at in-process stages for wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and UAV electronics components.
- Ensure strict compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards for inspection of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, crimping, soldering, routing, lacing, shielding, and workmanship.
- Apply IPC-A-610 standards wherever applicable for PCB assemblies, solder joints, connector interfaces, and workmanship acceptance.
- Develop, review, and control quality inspection plans, control plans, process flow diagrams, and inspection checklists for harness manufacturing processes.
- Define critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters for wire harness processes including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, termination, over-molding, continuity testing, and final assembly.
- Establish and monitor in-process quality checkpoints to prevent defects from flowing to downstream operations.
- Perform and validate electrical tests such as continuity, insulation resistance, hipot (if applicable), polarity, and functional checks.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for internal defects and customer returns using structured quality tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and ensure effectiveness verification to eliminate repeat issues.
- Prepare and present monthly KPI reports and quality performance projections to the Head of Quality, highlighting risks, trends, and improvement actions.
- Support process audits, product audits, and workmanship audits to ensure sustained compliance with IPC and internal quality standards.
- Train, guide, and mentor inspectors, technicians, and operators on IPC standards, workmanship expectations, and defect prevention.
- Support New Product Development (NPD) and process changes by defining quality requirements, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure maintenance of complete and accurate quality documentation and records, including inspection reports, defect logs, audit reports, CAPA records, and KPI dashboards.
- Ensure adherence to company QA procedures, customer quality requirements, and applicable aerospace / automotive / industrial standards as relevant.
- Act as a quality interface with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Teams to resolve quality issues effectively.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support compliance to ISO 9001 / AS9100D quality management systems (as applicable).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, process capability improvement, and workmanship excellence.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 7–8+ years of hands-on experience in wire harness or cable assembly manufacturing quality assurance roles.
- Strong working knowledge and hands-on application of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards.
- Proven experience in defining quality processes, KPI management, zero-defect initiatives, and structured quality reporting.
- Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
