Job Description – Quality Assurance Engineer / OfficerPosition
Quality Assurance Engineer / Officer
Location
Badlapur
Reporting To
Quality Manager / Plant Head
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer/Officer is responsible for ensuring that all galvanizing processes and finished products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and company quality requirements. The role involves inspection, testing, quality documentation, process monitoring, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high-quality standards throughout production.
Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Control & Inspection
- Inspect incoming raw materials and consumables used in the galvanizing process.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of galvanized products.
- Verify coating thickness, surface finish, adhesion, and appearance as per applicable standards.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
Testing & Quality Verification
- Perform and monitor quality tests including coating thickness measurement and visual inspection.
- Maintain calibration records of measuring and testing equipment.
- Ensure testing procedures are conducted according to approved standards and procedures.
- Coordinate third-party inspections whenever required.
Process Quality Monitoring
- Monitor pretreatment, pickling, fluxing, galvanizing, and finishing operations to ensure process compliance.
- Identify quality deviations and recommend corrective actions.
- Work closely with production teams to improve process consistency and product quality.
- Participate in root cause analysis for quality issues.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain inspection reports, test records, and quality documentation.
- Prepare quality certificates and inspection reports for customers.
- Maintain traceability records and quality logs.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
Customer & Audit Support
- Handle customer quality-related queries and complaints.
- Participate in customer inspections and quality audits.
- Support internal, external, and certification audits.
- Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Quality Management System
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
- Support development and implementation of quality procedures and work instructions.
- Promote quality awareness across the plant.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow plant safety procedures and quality policies.
- Ensure compliance with applicable galvanizing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain proper housekeeping in quality inspection areas.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience
- 1–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control within galvanizing, steel, fabrication, structural steel, or manufacturing industries.
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of Hot Dip Galvanizing processes.
- Understanding of coating inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with galvanizing standards such as:
- ASTM A123
- ASTM A153
- ISO 1461
- IS 2629
- IS 4759 (as applicable)
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
- Knowledge of quality tools and root cause analysis techniques.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting systems.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with production, customers, and inspection agencies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Reduction in customer complaints and quality rejections.
- First-pass quality acceptance rate.
- Compliance with inspection and testing requirements.
- Timely closure of non-conformance reports.
- Audit compliance and quality documentation accuracy.
- Continuous improvement in process and product quality.
Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
