Sr. Quality Engineer

Description Sr. Quality Engineer Job Description Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer Department: Quality Reporting To: Manager-QA Location: Bengaluru Summary Carrying out in-house inspection and source inspection for mechanical parts and maintaining compliance with QMS requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, work orders, inspection manuals, and related documents to determine inspection and test procedures.
• Carry out source inspections, audit mechanical vendors, and communicate with suppliers regarding inspection results and quality requirements.
• Inspect materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications.
• Check mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for proper alignment and functioning.
• Mark items for acceptance or rejection, record inspection/test results, and compare findings with specifications.
• Analyze and interpret sample data.
• Clean and maintain test equipment and instruments.
• Monitor inspection and test equipment readings, verify equipment condition, and report any abnormal readings or calibration concerns.
• Control non-conforming products and reject materials or equipment not meeting requirements.
• Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions, and verify effective closure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality issues, improve inspection effectiveness, and strengthen supplier quality performance.
• Maintain records of inspection and testing equipment.
• Maintain quality records and prepare handover packages/dossiers.
• Inspect packaging of finished mechanical parts before shipment.
• Report quality activities and monitor performance indicators. Competencies (Skills)
• Knowledge of mechanical parts production processes such as machining, coating, and painting.
• Experience in analyzing CMM reports.
• Experience using inspection tools such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Thickness Gauge.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork and positive team participation.
• Planning, organizing, and multitasking abilities.
• Quality control analysis and inspection capability.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and preferably AS9100D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, ASME, and ASTM standards. Abilities Needed
• Good near vision for detailed inspection work.
• Ability to distinguish color variations and shades.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to keep hand and arm steady during inspection activities. Experience Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Education

Diploma or BE in Mechanical Engineering.

Requirements