Quality Engineer

1. Job Purpose

To ensure that products manufactured during production meet established quality standards, customer specifications, approved drawings, and inspection requirements. The Quality In-Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring manufacturing processes, conducting inspections, identifying defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to maintain consistent product quality.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. In-Process Quality Inspection

• Conduct in-process inspections at various stages of production as per the approved control plan and inspection standards.
• Verify product dimensions, visual appearance, workmanship, and other specified quality parameters.
• Inspect first-off, sample, and routine production components as per the inspection frequency.
• Ensure that products comply with approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Monitor critical process parameters and identify deviations during production.
• Verify the use of approved raw materials, components, tools, fixtures, and measuring instruments.

B. Defect Identification and Control

• Identify and report non-conforming products, process defects, and quality deviations.
• Segregate and identify rejected, rework, and hold materials to prevent unintended use.
• Inform the Production Supervisor and Quality Manager immediately about critical quality issues.
• Ensure that defective products are not transferred to the next process without proper disposition and authorization.
• Monitor rework and re-inspect corrected products before release.

C. Measuring Instruments and Equipment

• Use measuring instruments such as Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Dial Gauges, and other inspection equipment as applicable.
• Verify the calibration status and identification of measuring instruments before use.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Report damaged, overdue, or inaccurate measuring instruments to the concerned department.

D. Documentation and Quality Records

• Maintain in-process inspection reports and product inspection records.
• Record actual inspection readings against specified acceptance limits.
• Maintain first-piece approval, patrol inspection, defect, rejection, and rework records.
• Prepare and update non-conformance reports (NCRs), where applicable.
• Maintain traceability of inspected products, batches, lots, and production orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of quality documentation for internal and customer audits.

E. Corrective and Preventive Actions

• Investigate recurring quality problems in coordination with Production and other concerned departments.
• Participate in root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions until implementation and effectiveness are verified.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.
• Support implementation of FMEA, Control Plans, and other quality improvement tools as applicable.

F. Production Coordination

• Coordinate with Production Supervisors and operators to maintain product quality throughout manufacturing.
• Communicate inspection results and provide guidance regarding quality requirements.
• Support first-piece approval and process change verification.
• Ensure compliance with approved work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Stop or recommend stopping production, as authorized by company procedures, when serious quality deviations are identified.

G. Quality Systems and Audit Compliance

• Follow company quality procedures and applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and other quality system assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, housekeeping requirements, and 5S practices.
• Assist in reviewing inspection methods and improving quality control procedures.

3. Educational Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Additional quality management training or certification will be an advantage.

4. Experience

• Preferred experience: 1–3 years in in-process quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Freshers with relevant technical knowledge may be considered for trainee positions.
• Experience in reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring instruments is preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person