Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Department: Quality

Reporting To: Quality Manager / Quality In-Charge

Location: Plant

Shift: General / Rotational shift (as applicable)

• Job Purpose

To ensure that in-process and finished products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and defined quality requirements by performing visual and dimensional inspections. The Quality Inspector will be responsible for identifying and segregating non-conforming parts, maintaining inspection records, and promptly reporting quality issues to the concerned Quality / Production team.

• Key Responsibilities

Perform visual and dimensional inspection of in-process and finished components as per engineering drawings, specifications, Control Plans, and inspection standards.

Inspect components using appropriate gauges, measuring instruments, fixtures, and inspection equipment.

Measure and verify critical dimensions using Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, Plug Gauges, Snap Gauges, Dial Gauge, Bore Gauge, and other relevant measuring instruments.

Readandinterpret engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, specifications, and inspection requirements.

Identify, segregate, and properly mark OK / NOK parts and record rejection reasons.

Follow defined sampling plans, AQL requirements, Control Plans, and inspection procedures during inspection activities.

Maintain accurate inspection reports, measurement sheets, rejection records, and product traceability documents.

Check packing quality, product identification, labels, quantity, and dispatch readiness before product release.

Identify and immediately report non-conformities, process deviations, and repeated defects to the Quality Engineer / Quality Manager and Production team.

Verify the calibration status of gauges and measuring instruments before use and report any expired, damaged, or abnormal instruments.

Support the Quality team in basic defect analysis and Why-Why Analysis for repeated quality issues when required.

Ensureproper5S,housekeeping, safety, and discipline in the inspection and shop-floor areas.

• Required Skills & Competencies

Goodabilitytoreadand interpret engineering drawings.

Hands-onexperiencein dimensional and visual inspection.

Practical knowledge of: Vernier Caliper Micrometer Height Gauge Plug Gauges Snap Gauges Dial Gauge Bore Gauge, where applicable

KnowledgeofControlPlan, PDIR, AQL, sampling inspection, and inspection standards.

Basicunderstanding of Why-Why Analysis and 7 QCTools.

Knowledgeofmeasuringinstrument calibration and identification.

Abilityto identify and segregate non-conforming products.

Goodinspectiondocumentation and reporting skills.

Strongattentionto detail and accuracy.

Goodcommunicationandcoordinationskills.

Abilityto workeffectively in a manufacturing / shop-floor environment.

• Qualification & Experience Qualification:

ITI / Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Quality

Experience: 3-5 years in Quality inspection (preferably in auto components / machining / stamping parts)

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Final rejection %

Customer complaint rate

On-time inspection clearance

Measurement accuracy

Documentation accuracy

Rework / Rejection trend

• Approval