We are looking for a skilled Inspector – Metallurgy to join our quality team in the automotive manufacturing industry. If you have hands-on experience in metallurgical testing, material analysis, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct metallurgical testing on raw materials, in-process, and finished components.
- Perform metallography and microscopic examination to evaluate grain structure, phase distribution, and material defects.
- Operate laboratory equipment including tensile testing machines, hardness testers, microscopes, and spectrometers.
- Carry out Non-Destructive Testing (UT, MT, PT, RT) as per ASNT standards.
- Monitor and evaluate heat treatment processes.
- Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Review supplier material certifications and inspection reports.
- Develop and implement inspection plans and quality procedures.
- Maintain inspection records and support quality audits.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and supplier quality teams to resolve material-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and safety standards.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Metallurgical Testing (Tensile, Hardness, Impact, Fatigue Testing)
- Metallography & Microscopy
- Material Characterization
- Spectroscopy (XRF, ICP-AES, AAS)
- Heat Treatment Processes
- Steel & Alloy Material Knowledge
- Failure Analysis
- Quality Control & Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- ASNT Level II or Level III NDT Certification (Preferred)
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making and attention to detail
- Effective time management
Eligibility
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering.
- 3–7 years of overall experience.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in metallurgy, quality inspection, or automotive manufacturing.
- Ability to communicate in Tamil and English.
