Job Description

- Sr Quality Engineer (Engineering/Manufacturing - Solids & Automation Technologies)

Job Title:

Senior Quality Engineer - Inward Material & Job Work

Department:

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Reporting To:

Quality Manager

Location:

[Insert Location]

Job Purpose:

To ensure the quality of all inward materials and components received from suppliers and job work vendors (machining, laser cutting, bending, etc.). Responsible for inspection, documentation, and non-conformance management to maintain the quality of fabricated and pre-processed parts used in solids handling and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:1. Inward Quality Inspection

Perform detailed inspection of incoming raw materials like MS/SS sheets, pipes, bars, and plates.

Check bought-out components like gearboxes, motors, actuators, bearings, etc. against drawings/specifications.

Verify Material Test Certificates (MTC), supplier quality documents, and dimensional reports.

2. Job Work Quality Control

Inspect machined, laser-cut, bent, and fabricated parts received from job work vendors.

Verify profiles, tolerances, edge finishes, and critical dimensions as per drawing and QC plan.

Validate welding groove prep, hole alignments, and bending angles.

3. Documentation & Traceability

Maintain inspection records, inward quality checklists, and NCR logs.

Ensure all material and components are tagged with traceability codes.

Report inspection status to stores and production for GRN or rejection.

4. Vendor Quality Monitoring

Communicate with vendors regarding quality rejections, deviations, or corrections.

Support supplier audits and vendor evaluations based on quality performance.

Ensure job work vendors follow quality guidelines and drawing tolerances.

5. Non-Conformance Management

Raise NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) for defective materials or components.

Coordinate with purchase and vendors for replacements or rework.

Analyze rejections, identify root causes, and support CAPA actions.

6. Coordination & Support

Work closely with purchase, stores, and design teams for material clearance.

Provide technical support during in-house fabrication when needed.

Assist in updating inspection procedures and inward quality standards.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication and machining processes.

Proficient in using measuring tools: vernier, micrometer, height gauge, angle protractor, etc.

Familiarity with machining, laser cutting, and bending tolerances.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and MTCs.

Documentation, reporting, and vendor communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Diploma / B.E. in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Experience:

4-7 years in quality inspection, with hands-on experience in inward material and job work inspection.

Working Conditions:

On-site inspection in stores, shopfloor, and loading/unloading bays.

Frequent interaction with vendors, purchase, stores, and fabrication teams.

Use of inspection tools and handling of physical components.

May involve occasional vendor visits for job work verification or audits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Provident Fund
Work Location: In person