Quality Inspector

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Quality Control

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical parts and assemblies.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards (GD&T preferred).

• Perform dimensional inspection using measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, and CMM (if applicable).

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF / customer-specific quality requirements.

Supervision & Team Support

• Guide and supervise junior QC inspectors and trainees.

• Allocate inspection tasks and monitor inspection accuracy and productivity.

• Train team members on inspection techniques, documentation, and quality tools.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, quality records, and traceability documents.

• Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, incoming inspection reports, and final inspection records.

• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Problem Solving & Improvement

• Analyze quality issues, customer complaints, and internal rejections.

• Participate in root cause analysis using tools like 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto analysis.

• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and Stores to resolve quality concerns.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and rework.

Supplier & Customer Interaction

• Assist in supplier quality evaluations and vendor audits when required.

• Support customer inspections, audits, and quality reviews.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, etc.).

• Excellent understanding of measuring instruments and inspection techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems.

• Leadership and mentoring skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Quality Control within a mechanical manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience in a senior or lead QC role is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Factory / shop-floor environment.

• May require extended hours during audits, inspections, or urgent production requirements.

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 5 - 6+ years Experience.