Quality Control Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location:

Chakan

Department:

Quality

Reports To:

Quality Manager

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product quality through effective implementation of inspection processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves managing in-process and incoming inspections, maintaining quality documentation, handling CAPA, and supporting audits to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. In-Process Quality Control

·       Conduct stage-wise inspection as per Control Plan

·       Monitor production activities to ensure quality compliance

·       Identify defects and coordinate with production for corrective action

·       Ensure adherence to process parameters and standards

2. Incoming Quality Inspection

• Inspect raw materials and components as per specifications

• Verify supplier documents (MTC, COA, etc.)

• Maintain incoming inspection reports and records

• Handle rejection and supplier quality issues

3. Quality Documentation

• Prepare and maintain Control Plans, SOPs, Work Instructions, and Check Sheets

• Maintain inspection records and traceability

• Handle PPAP documentation (if applicable)

• Ensure proper documentation as per ISO standards

4. CAPA Management

• Perform root cause analysis (Why-Why, Fishbone, 8D)

• Implement corrective and preventive actions

• Monitor effectiveness of actions taken

• Maintain CAPA reports and closure status

5. Audit Handling

• Conduct internal audits as per audit plan

• Support external/customer audits

• Ensure compliance with ISO and customer requirements

• Close audit observations within timeline

Qualifications

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering or related field

Experience

• 2–5 years in Quality Engineering (manufacturing industry preferred)

Skills Required

• Knowledge of quality tools (7 QC tools, 8D, Why-Why Analysis)

• Understanding of drawings, GD&T, and measurement techniques

• Familiarity with ISO standards and audit processes

• Good communication and problem-solving skills

• Hands-on experience with inspection instruments (Vernier, Micrometre, etc.)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Rejection / PPM levels

• CAPA closure effectiveness

• Audit compliance score

• Supplier quality performance

• In-process defect reduction

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