Quality Control Engineer

Job Title: Quality Control Manager

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Head / Director

Job Location: Ratnagiri

Educational Qualification:

• BE / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering

Experience Required:

• 10 to 15 Years experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.

• Minimum 3–5 Years in team handling role preferred.

Job Summary:

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for managing overall quality control activities in the

engineering manufacturing unit. The role includes maintaining product quality standards,

implementing quality systems, handling inspections, reducing rejection, coordinating audits,

and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective quality management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control Management:

• Monitor and control incoming, in-process, and final product quality.

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and engineering standards.

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and inspection plans.

• Monitor rejection, rework, and defect analysis.

Inspection & Testing:

• Supervise inspection activities on the shop floor.

• Ensure proper usage and calibration of measuring instruments.

• Review inspection reports, quality records, and test reports.

• Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Quality System & Compliance:

• Maintain ISO quality systems and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with customer quality standards and procedures.

• Handle internal, external, customer, and certification audits.

• Implement Kaizen, 5S, Lean, CAPA, and continuous improvement activities.

Team Handling & Training

• Lead and supervise quality engineers, inspectors, and QC staff.

• Conduct training programs on quality standards and inspection methods.

• Coordinate with production, maintenance, purchase, and dispatch departments.

• Ensure discipline and efficiency within the quality department.

Customer Complaint Handling

• Investigate customer complaints and quality failures.

• Prepare corrective and preventive action reports.

• Coordinate with customers regarding quality concerns and improvements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare daily/monthly quality MIS reports.

• Maintain inspection records, SOPs, calibration records, and quality documentation.

• Analyse quality data and suggest process improvements.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of quality control systems in engineering industry.

• Strong knowledge of Integrated Management System. (IMS)

• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality documentation.

• Expertise in measuring instruments and inspection techniques.

• Leadership and team management skills.

• Problem-solving and analytical ability.

• Good communication and coordination skills.

Knowledge of Measuring Instruments:

• Vernier Caliper

• Micrometer

• Height Gauge

• Bore Gauge

• Dial Indicator

• Surface Plate

• Thread Gauge

• Slip Gauge

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Rejection and rework reduction

• Customer complaint reduction

• Audit compliance status

• Process quality improvement

• Inspection accuracy

• Team productivity

• On-time quality clearance

Working Conditions:

• Factory / Shop Floor environment

• Frequent coordination with production teams

• Audit and customer interaction responsibilities

Mandatory Knowledge Areas:

• ISO 9001 Quality System

• Root Cause Analysis

• CAPA

• 7 QC Tools

• Kaizen & 5S

• Engineering Drawings Reading

• Calibration System