Job Description

Job Title: Quality Control (QC) Manager - CRGO Steel

Location:Vadodara
Reports To: Plant Head Experience: 10+ years in steel manufacturing, preferably in CRGO or CRNGO grades

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient Quality Control Manager to lead the QC function at our CRGO manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical steel grades, metallurgical analysis, and international quality standards. This role is critical in ensuring the production of high-purity, low-loss CRGO steel that meets stringent customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:Quality Control Leadership:

Lead the implementation of quality control procedures and inspection protocols across all stages: cold rolling, annealing, decarburization, coating, slitting, and final testing. Ensure compliance with technical specifications for CRGO grades, including Hi-B and laser-scribed variants. Maintain traceability and quality documentation for customer audits and certifications.
Lab & Testing Management:

Oversee mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing of CRGO steel (e.g., magnetic loss testing, core loss, permeability, insulation resistance). Manage spectrometers, Epstein frames, and other testing equipment used for CRGO analysis. Supervise metallurgical and microstructure evaluation to ensure grain orientation and texture meet design expectations.
Process Monitoring & Improvement:

Analyze process parameters and quality trends; initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Work closely with production and R&D to resolve technical issues and improve product consistency. Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using tools like 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma where applicable.
Customer Quality Assurance:

Handle technical queries and complaints from domestic and international customers. Prepare and manage mill test certificates (MTCs), quality control plans, and inspection reports. Coordinate with third-party inspectors and certifying agencies as required.
Compliance & Systems:

Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other applicable standards. Maintain internal audit systems and support continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies in quality operations.
Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering. 10+ years in steel or electrical steel manufacturing; minimum 3-5 years in CRGO or specialty steels. Hands-on experience with quality management systems, magnetic testing, and grain structure analysis. Sound understanding of international standards for electrical steels (ASTM A876, IEC 60404, JIS C2552, etc.). Proficiency in using tools such as Minitab, SPC, and quality software systems. Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience:

Exposure to CRGO product development and working with Hi-B or domain-refined steel grades. Experience with customers in the transformer or power equipment sector. Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?70,000.00 - ?80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person