Quality Engineer

Job highlights

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering with 4-7 years in quality control of heavy equipment or manufacturing
• Conduct inspections, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, monitor manufacturing processes, maintain quality documentation, and drive continuous improvement

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to ensure that VERT equipment and its components meet defined quality standards, engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards. The candidate will be responsible for quality inspection, process control, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and assembly operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspection of equipment, components, and assemblies.
• Inspect fabricated structures, welded components, machined parts, hydraulic assemblies, electrical components, and finished equipment.
• Ensure products conform to approved drawings, specifications, BOMs, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, check sheets, NCRs, and quality records.
• Identify defects and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
• Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Purchase, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Monitor critical manufacturing processes such as welding, fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and hydraulic installation.
• Carry out dimensional inspection using measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and gauges.
• Ensure calibration and proper usage of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Support development and implementation of Quality Control Plans, Inspection Standards, SOPs, and checklists.
• Conduct supplier quality inspections and support supplier improvement activities.
• Participate in process audits, product audits, and final equipment inspections.
• Maintain quality documentation and support ISO 9001 requirements and internal/external audits.
• Track quality KPIs such as rejection, rework, customer complaints, FPY, and defect rates.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• 4-7 years of experience in quality control/quality assurance in heavy equipment, construction equipment, automotive, fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, welding and fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical assemblies will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with 7 QC Tools, RCA, CAPA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Pareto analysis.
• Good knowledge of measuring instruments and dimensional inspection.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with production, engineering, vendors, and suppliers.

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on Quality Engineer who is comfortable working on the shop floor, understands heavy equipment manufacturing, can identify defects independently, and can work closely with production and engineering teams to solve quality problems.