Quality Engineer

Site Quality Engineer – IKEA GMP Project

Location: IKEA GMP Site, Gurugram

Department: Project Execution / Quality Control

Reporting to: Project Manager / Head – Projects

1. Job Objective

To ensure that all signage materials, fabricated components and installation work meet approved drawings, specifications, samples and IKEA's quality requirements, minimising defects, rework and client rejection.

2. Key Responsibilities

3. Inspect incoming materials, including acrylic, aluminium, stainless steel, films, vinyl, LEDs and other signage components, against approved specifications.

4. Inspect fabricated signage for dimensions, finish, alignment, graphics, joints, assembly and illumination.

5. Monitor site installation to ensure correct positioning, fixing, alignment, workmanship and electrical functionality.

6. Conduct inspections at material receipt, fabrication, pre-dispatch, installation and final handover stages.

7. Identify defective materials and workmanship, report non-conformances and ensure corrective action is completed before acceptance.

8. Maintain inspection checklists, material records, NCR registers, snag lists and photographic evidence.

9. Coordinate with the Project Manager, production and installation teams, and IKEA representatives for inspections and quality approvals.

10. Submit daily quality reports and a weekly summary of defects, corrective actions, pending approvals and recurring issues.

11. Ensure all quality observations and snags are closed and relevant documentation is complete before handover.

12. Authority and Accountability

• Identify and report defective materials and workmanship.

• Recommend withholding further work on defective items until corrective action is completed.

• Escalate critical quality issues to the Project Manager.

• Ensure that deviations from approved specifications are not accepted without proper authorisation.

4. Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Production or a related engineering discipline.

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in quality control, preferably in signage, fabrication, retail fit-outs or interior projects.

• Ability to read technical drawings and use inspection tools.

• Working knowledge of Excel, inspection checklists and quality documentation.

5. Key Performance Indicators

Performance will be assessed on:

• Compliance with planned inspections.

• Reduction in avoidable defects and rework.

• Timely closure of quality observations.

• Accuracy and timeliness of inspection reports.

• Readiness of completed work for client inspection and handover.

6. Reporting Requirements

The Quality Engineer shall be stationed at the IKEA GMP site and submit daily reports to the Project Manager, with a weekly quality summary to management.

Primary objective: Ensure that defective materials and workmanship are identified early, corrected promptly and not passed on to the client.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person