QA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process inspection at various stages of automotive carpet manufacturing, including needlepunching, latex/chemical application, drying, cutting, die-cutting, and assembly.
• Verify product parameters such as GSM, thickness, dimensions, appearance, density, hardness/softness, and construction as per approved specifications.
• Monitor and verify process parameters against control plans, work instructions, and parameter sheets.
• Perform first-piece, patrol, and final inspection and maintain inspection records.
• Conduct testing of automotive carpets as per customer specifications, control plans, and applicable test standards.
• Handle laboratory/testing activities including GSM, thickness, tensile strength, elongation, dimensional stability, peel/bond strength, moisture, flammability, and other applicable carpet tests.
• Ensure proper identification and traceability of OK/NG material and control non-conforming products.
• Support root cause analysis, 5-Why, corrective action, and preventive action for internal and customer quality issues.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, test reports, rejection records, process audit records, and quality documentation.
• Ensure calibration and proper usage of inspection and testing equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, and Development teams for resolution of quality issues.
• Support new product development, trials, PPAP/APQP, process validation, and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, control plan, PFMEA, work instructions, and internal QMS procedures.
• Participate in process/product audits and continuous improvement activities to reduce rejection, variation, and customer complaints.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of automotive carpet/nonwoven manufacturing processes.
• Practical knowledge of in-process and final inspection methods.
• Good understanding of carpet testing methods and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawing, specification, control plan, PFMEA, and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of 7 QC tools, SPC, MSA, 5-Why, and problem-solving techniques.
• Good understanding of IATF 16949 and automotive quality requirements.
• Ability to analyze quality data and identify process/product variation.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Good coordination and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person