Job Description

Job Title:

Lead - Quality Assurance (QA)

Department:

Manufacturing / Quality

Process:

Coin Blanking Line

Location: Hisar

Reporting To:

Head - Quality / Manufacturing Excellence

Role Purpose

The Lead - Quality Assurance will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end quality compliance across the Coin Blanking Line. The role focuses on maintaining product quality, process control, defect prevention, and adherence to statutory, customer, and internal quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Process Control

Lead quality assurance activities for the coin blanking line, ensuring compliance with defined specifications and standards. Monitor and control critical quality parameters such as thickness, diameter, surface finish, burrs, and dimensional accuracy. Ensure implementation and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Control Plans, and Work Instructions.

Inspection & Testing

Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection of coin blanks. Ensure calibration and effective utilization of measuring instruments and gauges. Analyze inspection data to identify trends, variations, and areas of improvement.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

Identify quality deviations, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Lead containment actions and drive reduction of defects, rejections, and rework. Maintain and track non-conformance reports and quality improvement actions.

Compliance & Audits

Ensure compliance with ISO / QMS requirements and statutory standards relevant to coin manufacturing. Prepare for and support internal, external, and customer audits. Maintain accurate quality documentation, records, and reports.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and guide QA inspectors and line quality teams. Train operators and quality staff on quality standards, defect identification, and preventive practices. Foster a strong quality culture on the shop floor through awareness and accountability.

Continuous Improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools such as SPC, Pareto analysis, Fishbone, and 5 Why analysis. Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve process capability and yield. Support cost reduction initiatives through quality enhancement and waste minimization.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of QA processes in metal forming / blanking operations Hands-on experience with inspection techniques and measuring instruments Proficiency in root cause analysis and quality improvement tools Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Effective communication and team leadership capabilities

Education & Experience

Education:

Diploma in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or related discipline

Experience:

3-6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in coin blanking, metal forming, or precision manufacturing environments Prior experience in leading QA teams in a high-volume manufacturing setup is preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Reduction in rejection and rework levels Process capability improvement Audit compliance score Closure rate of corrective and preventive actions Team capability and quality awareness levels

Job Snapshot

Updated Date
10-01-2026
Job ID
Job_2529
Department
QA- Coin Blanking Line (Testing Lab)
Location
Hisar, Haryana, India
Experience
3 - 5 Years