Manufacturing Quality Control Engineer

• Inspect incoming materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, nickel alloys, copper alloys, and non-ferrous metals.

• Verify Mill Test Certificates (MTCs) against purchase orders and customer specifications.

• Conduct dimensional inspection using Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thickness gauges, and measuring tapes.

• Ensure compliance with ASTM, ASME, DIN, EN, ISO, BS, and customer-specific standards.

• Perform Positive Material Identification (PMI), hardness testing, and coordinate NDT activities (UT, PT, MT, RT) whenever required.

• Prepare inspection reports, dimensional reports, material traceability reports, and dispatch quality documents.

• Coordinate with third-party inspection agencies such as TPI, Lloyd's Register, DNV, BV, SGS, and client inspectors.

• Review chemical and mechanical test reports.

• Identify non-conforming materials and initiate NCR (Non-Conformance Report).

• Maintain calibration records of measuring instruments.

• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System documentation and internal audits.

• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, production, and dispatch teams to ensure quality compliance before shipment.

• Ensure proper identification, tagging, storage, and traceability of all materials.

• Maintain inspection records for customer and statutory requirements.

• Assist in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Required Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Production Engineering.

• 2–5 years of experience in steel, stainless steel, pipes, fittings, flanges, fasteners, or metal products.

• Freshers with strong technical knowledge may also be considered.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of ASTM, ASME, API, DIN, EN, ISO, and BS standards.

• Ability to read engineering drawings and customer specifications.

• Experience in MTC verification and preparation.

• Knowledge of stainless steel grades, carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, copper alloys, and aluminium.

• Familiarity with welding inspection and WPS/PQR documentation is an advantage.

• Good understanding of heat treatment, coating, galvanizing, and surface finish requirements.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and ERP software.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 documentation and quality procedures.

Measuring Instruments

• Vernier Caliper

• Outside & Inside Micrometer

• Height Gauge

• Dial Gauge

• Thread Gauge

• Bore Gauge

• Pi Tape

• Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

• Hardness Tester

• Surface Roughness Tester (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication skills

• Documentation and report writing

• Ability to work independently

• Team coordination

• Time management

• High ethical standards and commitment to quality

Preferred Experience

• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

• Export documentation

• Third-party inspections

• Material traceability

• ERP software (SAP, Oracle, Tally ERP, etc.)

• Steel stockist, service center, or manufacturing industry experience

For a company like Ratna Exports/AMCO Metals, it would also be beneficial to add responsibilities specific to PVD-coated stainless steel sheets and profiles, architectural finishes, Corten steel products, and custom fabrication quality checks, including scratch-free handling, color consistency verification, profile dimension inspection, and packing quality before dispatch.

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 6 months - 4 years of experience.