Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Arrange in-process, final inspections, and testing according to quality requirements.
• Prepare control plans and analyze non-conforming products for disposition.
• Release only conforming products and ensure proper calibration of instruments.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, preservation, and packing of products.
• Identify training needs for department personnel and ensure quality training.
• Maintain quality records and monitor continuous improvement activities.
• Have authority to stop production if a serious quality issue arises.
• Conduct layout inspections, functional testing, product audits, and dock audits.
• Prepare PPAP documents and samples for customer approval.
• Structure and implement Pre-dispatch Inspections (PDI) to ensure product quality before shipment.
• Manage FTN (First Time New) approvals.
• Ensure all quality processes and activities are in compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
• Adhere to IATF calibration and documentation requirements.
• Ensure continuous improvement activities align with IATF 16949 guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain quality records as per IATF 16949 standards.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 3-15 years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with IATF 16949 and other relevant quality standards.
• Proven experience in conducting inspections, audits, and preparing PPAP documents.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of quality control tools and techniques (e.g., SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis).