Quality Engineer

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

The Quality Engineer ensures customer satisfaction through quality involvement, supporting the goals of Quality Engineering and the Oragadam Facility. You will provide training and leadership for Corrective Action Teams, maintains ISO 9001 Quality Systems, and acts as a liaison between Quality Engineering and other departments to resolve issues and improve.

You will report to QUALITY AND PROJECT TRANSFER MANAGER.

You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India.

Your Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Drive quality improvements continually to achieve manufacturing quality KPI targets.
• Maintain Quality System processes and procedures to meet ISO 9001 and headquarters requirements.
• Manage customer and third-party audits and follow corrective/preventive actions to closure.
• Implement Stop Production/Hold Shipment orders from Business Group and initiate internal holds, following through to completion.
  
  

Customer & Manufacturing Support

• Lead customer FAT panel reviews for ETO business and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Prepare customer FAI files and secure approvals for on-time delivery.
• Provide problem-solving (root cause failure analysis) and corrective action services to operations.
• Analyze field return information for areas of quality improvement.
• Take the role of MRB coordinator to manage manufacturing process defects.
• Review and approve deviation authorizations.
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Provide Quality Engineering technical evaluation with Design of Experiments and Process Capability studies.
• Support Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP), Lean/Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives.
• Take the role of quality continuous improvement.
• Provide quality analysis activities and draft weekly/monthly reports for key issues.
  
  

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface with engineering groups, customers, and suppliers on quality-related issues.
• Coordinate internal resources to solve manufacturing process quality concerns.
• As the interface with customers, gather requirements and transmit them to the plant.
• Facilitate meetings for Assembly & Fabrication departments and create Top 5 reports.
  
  

The Essentials – You Will Have

• B.E. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in Quality Engineering.
• Strong command of English (oral and written).
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 – Internal/Lead Auditor certification.
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
  
  

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• Hands on experience in industrial/manufacturing setups.
• Hands-on involvement in continuous improvement projects.
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with Calm premium membership.
• Volunteer Paid Time Off after 6 months of employment.
• Company volunteer and donation matching programme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personalised wellbeing programmes through OnTrack.
• On-demand digital course library for professional development.
• … and other local benefits!
  
  

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right fit for this or other opportunities.