Engineer / Supervisor – Quality (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Job Title:Engineer / Supervisor – Quality (Sheet Metal Fabrication)

Job Location:Mysore

Department:Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

Reporting To:Quality Manager / Plant Head

Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer/Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all sheet metal fabricated components meet the required quality standards and customer specifications. The role involves inspection, testing, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and process improvement to enhance product quality and minimize defects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Quality Control & Inspection

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections of sheet metal parts.
• Ensure quality standards for Turret Punching, Press Brake, Welding, Grinding, Phosphating, Powder Coating, Tapping, and PEM Insertion processes.
• Use measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, CMM, and Profile Projectors to inspect components.

2. Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions (CAPA)

• Investigate quality issues and non-conformances using 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring defects.
• Maintain records of quality defects, deviations, and corrective measures taken.

3. Process Standardization & Quality Assurance

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality checks.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, or customer-specific standards.
• Conduct First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, and SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis.

4. Supplier & Customer Quality Management

• Inspect and approve incoming raw materials from suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers for quality improvement and rework on defective materials.
• Address customer complaints (NCRs – Non-Conformance Reports) and take corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

5. Continuous Improvement & Process Enhancement

• Lead Kaizen and Six Sigma projects to improve quality performance.
• Optimize process parameters to reduce rejection rates and rework costs.
• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential risks.

6. Quality Audits & Compliance

• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with quality management systems.
• Prepare and participate in customer and third-party audits.
• Implement and maintain 5S, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Zero Defect practices.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, deviation reports, and defect trend analysis.
• Generate weekly/monthly quality reports for management review.
• Update ERP/MRP systems with quality data for real-time tracking.