Quality Inspector

1. Job Purpose

To inspect raw materials, components, in-process products, and finished home appliances to ensure they meet the company's quality standards, approved specifications, and customer requirements. The role involves identifying defects, maintaining inspection records, and coordinating with Production and other departments to minimize rejections and improve product quality.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Incoming Material Inspection

• Inspect incoming raw materials, moulded plastic bodies, electrical components, motors, heating elements, wiring, switches, and other parts.
• Verify materials against approved samples, specifications, drawings, and purchase requirements.
• Identify, label, and report defective or non-conforming materials.
• Coordinate with the Stores and Purchase departments for material acceptance or rejection.

B. In-Process Quality Inspection

• Conduct stage-wise inspections during moulding, coating, printing, motor winding, component assembly, and product assembly.
• Check dimensions, fitting, appearance, finishing, and assembly accuracy.
• Identify defects and inform the Production Supervisor for corrective action.
• Ensure production processes follow approved quality standards and work instructions.

C. Final Product Inspection and Testing

• Inspect finished products such as electric kettles, air fryers, mixer grinders, and other home appliances.
• Check product appearance, assembly, labelling, accessories, packaging, and overall workmanship.
• Perform functional and electrical safety tests as per approved inspection procedures and authorized testing methods.
• Verify applicable safety requirements, test results, and product specifications before release.
• Ensure defective products are segregated and not forwarded for dispatch without clearance.

D. Defect Identification and Corrective Action

• Identify and classify defects as critical, major, or minor according to company standards.
• Record rejection details and communicate recurring quality issues to the Quality Manager.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor rework and re-inspect corrected products before approval.

E. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection, rejection, rework, and testing records.
• Prepare daily quality reports and communicate inspection results to the reporting manager.
• Maintain traceability of inspected materials and finished products wherever required.
• Ensure inspection instruments are properly handled and calibration status is valid.

F. Coordination and Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Purchase, Maintenance, and Packaging teams.
• Support internal quality audits and customer inspections.
• Suggest improvements to reduce defects, rework, customer complaints, and material wastage.
• Follow company policies, safety instructions, housekeeping standards, and 5S practices.

3. Educational Qualification

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production Engineering, or a relevant technical field.
• Candidates with relevant manufacturing inspection experience may also be considered, depending on company requirements.

4. Experience

• Preferred: 1–3 years of experience in quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in home appliances, electrical products, plastic moulding, assembly, or electronic components will be an advantage.
• Freshers with relevant technical qualifications may be considered for trainee positions.

5. Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of quality inspection methods and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to identify visual, dimensional, assembly, and functional defects.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, and gauges, as applicable.
• Basic knowledge of electrical testing and safety procedures for home appliances.
• Ability to maintain inspection records and prepare reports.
• Good observation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate with production teams and work under production deadlines.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person