Quality New Product Development Engineer
Auto Die Cast (india) · Delhi · onsite · Posted 27d ago
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About this role
Job Purpose
To manage and support *New Product Development (NPD) quality activities* from drawing and part study through trial, inspection, process validation and final approval.
The candidate will be responsible for understanding *automotive component structure, dimensional requirements, fitment, functionality, manufacturing processes and quality requirements*, ensuring that newly developed products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
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### 3. Key Responsibilities
#### A. New Product Development Quality
* Study customer *2D drawings, 3D models, specifications and quality requirements*.
* Understand complete *part structure, critical features, dimensions, tolerances and functional requirements*.
* Identify critical-to-quality (*CTQ) and critical-to-process (CTP*) characteristics.
* Conduct quality analysis during different stages of *New Product Development*.
* Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Engineering and Quality teams during product development.
* Prepare and maintain NPD quality documents and records.
* Support prototype, sample, trial and pre-production activities.
* Monitor development against customer specifications and timelines.
* Identify potential quality risks during product development and recommend corrective actions.
#### B. Part Understanding & Fitment
* Develop strong understanding of *automotive component construction and part functionality*.
* Understand how the component fits with mating/assembly parts.
* Perform *fitment observations* during trials and development.
* Understand functional requirements of the component in the vehicle/assembly.
* Identify dimensional or manufacturing issues that can affect assembly or functionality.
* Coordinate with relevant departments for resolution of fitment and functional issues.
#### C. Quality Inspection & Measurement
Candidate should have practical knowledge of inspection and measurement instruments, including:
* Vernier Caliper
* Micrometer
* Height Gauge
* Depth Gauge
* Bore Gauge
* Gauges / Checking Fixtures
* Basic measuring and inspection equipment
Responsibilities include:
* Perform dimensional inspection of new/development parts.
* Verify critical dimensions against drawings.
* Understand *GD&T and dimensional tolerances*.
* Prepare inspection reports and dimensional reports.
* Ensure measurement methods are appropriate for the required characteristics.
* Identify dimensional deviations and communicate them effectively.
#### D. In-Process Quality Knowledge
* Understand the complete *manufacturing process flow* of automotive components.
* Monitor quality at different stages of production.
* Understand process-related defects and their causes.
* Conduct in-process inspection and verification.
* Support development of *Process Flow, Control Plan, Inspection Standards and Work Instructions*.
* Identify process parameters that can affect product quality.
* Work with Production and Process Engineering teams to control recurring defects.
#### E. Problem Solving & Quality Improvement
* Analyse internal and customer quality issues.
* Participate in *Root Cause Analysis*.
* Support corrective and preventive actions.
* Use basic quality tools such as:
* 5 Why
* Fishbone Analysis
* Pareto Analysis
* 8D
* PDCA
* Basic SPC
* Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
* Support continuous improvement activities during NPD and production.
#### F. Documentation & Customer Requirements
* Maintain NPD quality records and inspection reports.
* Support preparation of *PPAP documentation*.
* Understand basic APQP requirements.
* Maintain traceability of development samples and inspection results.
* Ensure customer-specific requirements are considered during development.
* Support customer communication related to development quality issues when required.
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### 4. Technical Competencies
The candidate should have:
* Strong knowledge of *Automotive Quality*.
* Understanding of *New Product Development processes*.
* Good understanding of *automotive part structure and functionality*.
* Ability to read and understand *2D engineering drawings*.
* Basic understanding of *3D models/CAD drawings*.
* Knowledge of *GD&T and tolerances*.
* Practical knowledge of measuring instruments.
* Understanding of *fitment and functional inspection*.
* Understanding of *in-process quality control*.
* Knowledge of *defect identification and root cause analysis*.
* Basic knowledge of *APQP / PPAP / Control Plan / PFMEA*.
* Ability to analyse dimensional and quality data.
* Good MS Excel and documentation skills.
Role & responsibilities
Preferred candidate profile
The ideal candidate should be an *engineering graduate with automotive industry exposure, having strong practical knowledge of **part structure, drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection, fitment, functionality and manufacturing processes*.
The candidate must be able to *look at a component, understand how it is manufactured, understand how it fits and functions, identify potential quality risks, measure critical characteristics and communicate the issue clearly to the concerned team.*
*Strong IQ + analytical thinking + observation skills + communication skills + automotive quality knowledge* are key requirements for this position.
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