Manufacturing Quality Engineer

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms. About the organization: www.skf.com/in

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Equivalent to Dy Manager level)

Reports To: Quality Manager

Role Type: Individual Contributor

Location: Chinchwad, Pune

Role Purpose

• Ensure effective implementation of process and product quality control within manufacturing channels to meet customer specifications and drive continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Customer Requirement Management

• Communicate customer-specific requirements to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure process alignment with customer expectations.
  
  

Process Quality Assurance

• Verify adherence to Control Plans and Work Instructions.
• Conduct process audits (heat treatment, grinding, packaging, etc.).
• Monitor key process parameters and KPIs.
  
  

Quality Improvement & Problem Solving

• Lead improvement initiatives from audits and complaints.
• Use 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone for root cause analysis.
• Drive reduction in non-conformances (SLR).
  
  

Quality Planning & Documentation

• Prepare PFD, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Support APQP activities.
  
  

Measurement & Validation

• Conduct Cp, Cpk studies.
• Support MSA and equipment validation.
  
  

New Product Introduction

• Participate in new product release.
• Validate First Piece Inspection (FPI).
  
  

Customer Complaint Handling

• Perform root cause analysis and implement CAPA.
  
  

Non-Conformance Management

• Ensure containment and corrective actions.
• Support contingency planning.
  
  

Audit Support & Records

• Maintain quality records and traceability.
• Support process/product audits.
  
  

EHS Compliance

• Follow EHS guidelines and report risks.
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Six Sigma Green Belt projects.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree with 4–10 years in manufacturing quality.
  
  

Key Skills

• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, problem solving, communication.
  
  

KPIs

• Customer complaints, process capability, scrap reduction, audit compliance.
  
  

Certifications –

• TS 16949, ISO 9001 - Internal Auditor
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
  
  

Interested candidate/s can share their resume to hema.chaudhary@skf.com

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.