Quality Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIESTASKS

• Quality Control & Inspection
• Prepare and implement Quality Plans for receipt inspection and final inspection.
• Monitor inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure all testing and inspection activities are carried out according to quality procedures and specifications.
• Non-Conforming Product Management
• Identify and control non-conforming materials and products.
• Analyse rejection trends and assess quality performance indicators.
• Ensure proper segregation, disposition, and documentation of non-conforming products.
• Corrective & Preventive Actions
• Investigate customer complaints, supplier rejections, and internal quality issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification of corrective actions.
• Customer Quality Management
• Act as internal representative for customer quality requirements.
• Ensure products meet customer drawings, specifications, and quality expectations.
• Support customer audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Measurement & Calibration Control
• Supervise calibration of measuring instruments and test equipment.
• Maintain inspection and testing equipment in proper working condition.
• Ensure compliance with measurement system requirements (MSA).
• Internal Audit & System Compliance
• Conduct Internal Audits including:
• Process Audit
• Product Audit
• Warehouse Audit
• 5S Audit
• Layered Process Audit (LPA)
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Improve inspection methods, quality controls, and testing procedures.
• Promote quality awareness among employees.

AUTHORITIES:The Quality Engineer has the authority to:

• Recommend stopping production in case of non-conforming products.
• Stop manufacturing or shipment when major quality issues are identified.
• Dispose or recommend disposition of non-conforming products as per defined procedures.
• Prepare and approve Control Plans for inspection activities.
• Initiate corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Conduct internal audits and quality compliance checks across departments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Basic Education

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering / production engineering / industrial engineering.
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience may also be considered.

Additional Training / Skills Required Training in IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
-Knowledge of Automotive Core Tools:

• APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• SPC (Statistical Process Control)
• MSA (Measurement System Analysis)

-Knowledge of problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram).
- Training in Internal Audit (Process, Product, System, LPA).
- Understanding of inspection methods, gauges, and calibration systems.
-Good knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and quality documentation.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, reporting, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control in automotive or spring manufacturing industry.
• Experience in incoming inspection, in-process inspection, and final inspection.
• Experience in handling customer complaints, internal rejections, and corrective actions.
• Experience in internal audits and quality system implementation.