Job Description: Quality Inspector – ForgingPosition Title
Quality Inspector – Forging
Department
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Reports To
Quality Manager / QA-QC Supervisor
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to ensure that forged components meet customer specifications, quality standards, and industry requirements. The candidate will be responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process forgings, and finished products using various measuring instruments and inspection techniques. The role requires strong knowledge of forging processes, engineering drawings, and quality control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of forged components.
- Verify product dimensions and specifications as per engineering drawings and control plans.
- Conduct visual inspection for surface defects, cracks, laps, folds, and other forging-related defects.
- Use precision measuring instruments such as Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges, Dial Indicators, and Thread Gauges.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and customer specifications.
- Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and reports.
- Identify non-conforming products and initiate corrective actions as per quality procedures.
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
- Coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Monitor process adherence and participate in internal audits when required.
- Assist in calibration control of measuring instruments.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or ITI with relevant quality inspection experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in forging, machining, or manufacturing quality inspection.
- Knowledge of forging processes and quality standards.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
- Proficiency in using measuring and inspection instruments.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in hot forging or closed-die forging industries.
- Knowledge of PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, and Control Plans.
- Familiarity with hardness testing and basic metallurgical inspection.
- Exposure to customer audits and quality management systems.
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Inspection & Measurement Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Documentation & Reporting
- Teamwork & Communication
- Quality Awareness
Experience
2–5 Years
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
