JOB DESCRIPTION – QA ENGINEER (IMD COMPONENTS)
Position: QA Engineer – IMD Components
Location: Nashik
Department: Quality Assurance
Experience: 3–5 Years
Qualification: CIPET Diploma/Degree in Plastics Engineering or equivalent
Industry: Injection Moulding / Plastics Manufacturing
Openings: 4 (2 Engineers per Shift)
Shift: Rotational
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced QA Engineer to ensure the quality of IMD (In-Mould Decoration) components produced through the injection moulding process. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining product quality, conducting inspections, identifying defects, supporting corrective actions, and coordinating closely with production to ensure adherence to customer and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of IMD components as per approved quality standards.
- Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspection of moulded components.
- Verify product dimensions using measuring instruments such as Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, and Go/No-Go Gauges.
- Inspect IMD parts for cosmetic defects including scratches, bubbles, silver marks, colour variation, print defects, sink marks, flash, weld lines, and surface imperfections.
- Ensure all products comply with customer specifications, control plans, and inspection standards.
- Monitor production quality during each shift and provide continuous quality support on the shop floor.
- Identify quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Raise non-conformance reports (NCR) and maintain records of rejection, rework, and quality deviations.
- Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Process Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality-related concerns.
- Maintain inspection reports, quality check sheets, traceability records, and shift-wise quality documentation.
- Ensure proper implementation of SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
- Support customer audits, internal audits, process audits, and quality system compliance.
- Monitor rejection trends and recommend process improvements to reduce defects and improve productivity.
- Ensure calibration status of measuring instruments before use.
- Follow 5S, safety standards, and quality management system requirements within the department.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of Injection Moulding and IMD (In-Mould Decoration) components.
- Good understanding of quality inspection methods and defect identification.
- Hands-on experience with precision measuring instruments.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as 7 QC Tools, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, and basic problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensional tolerances.
- Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality systems will be an added advantage.
- Good communication, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work effectively in rotational shifts and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- CIPET Diploma/Degree in Plastics Engineering.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance within the Injection Moulding or Plastics Manufacturing industry.
- Experience in IMD component inspection will be highly preferred.
- Strong analytical approach with attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of handling shift responsibilities independently.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
