Manufacturing Quality Assurance Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

QC Associate – Aluminium, Ferrous & Copper Metals

Quality Control | Metal Procurement | Frequent Travel

Department

Service

Designation

QC Associate

Experience

3–5 years (preferably in metal scrap, recycling, or material inspection)

Location

Noida

Budget

4 to 6 LPA

Travel Requirement

Frequent travel to supplier locations, scrap yards, warehouses, and material inspection sites

1. About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically sound QC Associate – Aluminium (AL), Ferrous (Fe) & Copper (CU) Metals to support our metal procurement operations. The incumbent will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the quality, grade, composition, and condition of metal materials at supplier locations, scrap yards, and other procurement sites.

The role involves conducting material quality inspections, identifying impurities and non-conforming materials, preparing detailed QC reports, and sharing inspection findings to support informed purchasing decisions, quality assurance, and cost-effective material sourcing. The position requires frequent travel to supplier locations and material collection/inspection sites.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Material Quality Inspection

· Inspect Aluminium (AL), Ferrous (Fe), and Copper (CU) scrap/material at supplier locations.

· Assess grade, purity, physical condition, and quality of materials as per defined specifications.

· Identify contaminants, impurities, mixed materials, moisture, attachments, and other quality deviations.

· Verify whether material meets the quality requirements for procurement and processing.

B. QC Reporting & Documentation

· Prepare and share detailed Quality Control (QC) reports after material inspection.

· Record material grade, estimated quality, quantity, contamination, and inspection observations.

· Highlight deviations from agreed specifications and recommend corrective actions.

· Maintain inspection records, supplier-wise quality reports, and supporting photographs/documents.

· Ensure timely submission of QC reports before purchase decisions.

D. Field Visits & Supplier Audits

· Undertake frequent travel to supplier locations, scrap yards, warehouses, and other inspection sites.

· Conduct on-site quality checks before procurement.

· Visit existing and potential suppliers to evaluate material quality and handling practices.

· Coordinate with suppliers for inspection schedules, sampling, and quality clarifications.

· Submit visit reports and inspection findings to the reporting manager.

E. Quality Assurance & Process Improvement

· Ensure adherence to internal QC standards, material acceptance criteria, and procurement quality guidelines.

· Identify recurring quality issues across suppliers and material categories.

· Support development and standardization of inspection checklists and QC processes.

· Maintain confidentiality and integrity of inspection findings.

3. Required Qualifications & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a relevant technical discipline.

· 3–5 years of experience in Quality Control, Metal Scrap Inspection, Metal Recycling, Procurement Quality, or a related field.

· Practical knowledge of Aluminium, Ferrous, and Copper metals, including material grades and quality characteristics.

· Experience in scrap inspection, material segregation, supplier quality evaluation, or metal trading will be preferred.

· Ability to prepare inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.

· Willingness to travel frequently to supplier locations and inspection sites.

· Good communication, analytical, and coordination skills.

4. Technical Skills & Knowledge

· Metal Identification & Grading: Basic understanding of AL, Fe, and CU grades, alloy identification, and material segregation.

· Scrap Quality Assessment: Knowledge of contamination, mixed scrap, attachments, moisture, and material quality variations.

· Inspection & Sampling: Ability to conduct visual inspections, sampling, measurement, and quality checks using applicable tools and methods.

· Reporting & MS Excel: Ability to prepare QC reports, maintain inspection records, and analyze quality data.

· Supplier Coordination: Ability to communicate inspection findings, resolve quality discrepancies, and coordinate with vendors.

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 3 - 6+ years Experience.