Sr Quality Engineer

Sr. Quality Engineer Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Reporting To: Manager-QA

Location: Bengaluru

Summary

Carrying out in-house inspection and source inspection for mechanical parts and maintaining compliance with QMS requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, work orders, inspection manuals, and related documents to determine inspection and test procedures.

• Carry out source inspections, audit mechanical vendors, and communicate with suppliers regarding inspection results and quality requirements.

• Inspect materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications.

• Check mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for proper alignment and functioning.

• Mark items for acceptance or rejection, record inspection/test results, and compare findings with specifications.

• Analyze and interpret sample data.

• Clean and maintain test equipment and instruments.

• Monitor inspection and test equipment readings, verify equipment condition, and report any abnormal readings or calibration concerns.

• Control non-conforming products and reject materials or equipment not meeting requirements.

• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions, and verify effective closure.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality issues, improve inspection effectiveness, and strengthen supplier quality performance.

• Maintain records of inspection and testing equipment.

• Maintain quality records and prepare handover packages/dossiers.

• Inspect packaging of finished mechanical parts before shipment. • Report quality activities and monitor performance indicators.

Competencies (Skills)

• Knowledge of mechanical parts production processes such as machining, coating, and painting.

• Experience in analyzing CMM reports.

• Experience using inspection tools such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Thickness Gauge.

• Clear written and oral communication skills.

• Teamwork and positive team participation.

• Planning, organizing, and multitasking abilities.

• Quality control analysis and inspection capability.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and preferably AS9100D.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Working knowledge of GD&T, ASME, and ASTM standards.

Abilities Needed

• Good near vision for detailed inspection work.

• Ability to distinguish color variations and shades.

• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Ability to keep hand and arm steady during inspection activities.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Education

Diploma or BE in Mechanical Engineering.



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