Graduate Engineer Trainee

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Support product and manufacturing quality improvement activities focused on reducing customer rejections, internal defects, and yield losses.

Monitor manufacturing line quality and assist in tracking, investigating, and closing production quality issues and customer returns.

Support root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities for product and process quality issues.

Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to investigate component, supplier, and production-related defects.

Support supplier quality activities, including RMA/RTV coordination and follow-up of corrective actions for part quality issues.

Assist in defining and maintaining incoming inspection and acceptance plans for parts and components.

Participate in Validation and Verification (V&V) activities and support completion of required quality documentation.

Follow applicable Quality Management System and EHS requirements in day-to-day activities.

Identify and promptly escalate quality or compliance concerns and support appropriate containment and corrective actions.

Support equipment calibration activities, including coordination with calibration agencies and tracking completion of periodic calibration requirements.

Assist with the creation, revision, release, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures and support training activities for production operators.

Participate in customer quality improvement activities and support investigation of customer-reported issues.

Participate in Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Support troubleshooting of manufacturing line issues and work with experienced engineers, production teams, and equipment manufacturers to help minimize downtime.

Learn and apply engineering problem-solving tools to improve product quality, manufacturing processes, and operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/ EEE/ Electronics/ Bio-Medical

Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality concepts gained through academic coursework, projects, internships, or practical training.

Ability to analyze problems, work with data, and contribute to structured problem-solving activities.

Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing and cross-functional team environment.

Willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop technical and professional skills in a hands-on engineering environment.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Basic understanding of quality tools, root cause analysis, or continuous improvement concepts.

Exposure to manufacturing or quality engineering through internships, academic projects, industrial training, or similar experience.

Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Kaizen principles.

Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No