Casting & Machining Quality Inspector

Job Summary:

Responsible for 100% inspection and verifying of the quality of castings (raw and machined) in compliance with customer requirements, company SOP, engineering drawings, and industry standards. Ensures non-conforming materials are identified, documented as per standard, and properly handled to maintain product quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visual Inspection (100%) Raw castings for any type of visual defects (cracks, unwash, porosity, shrinkage, etc.) using appropriate methods (visual, dye penetrant, etc.).
• Perform dimensional inspection of both raw and machined castings using tools like Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMM, and other precision instruments.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) symbols, and tolerance standards (e.g., ISO 8062, ASME Y14.5).
• Conduct in-process and 100% final inspection of machined components to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Review supplier inspection reports, test certificates (chemical, mechanical, NDT), and internal quality records.
• Identify and Document non-conformances as per PPAP Standards; assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain inspection records, generate quality reports, and support audits (internal, customer, or third-party).
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / AS9100 quality standards, depending on the industry.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Operate and calibrate inspection tools and maintain their records.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Experience:

Preferred Certifications:

• NDT Level II (for relevant methods like PT, UT), CMM programming (optional). Skills & Competencies:
• Strong understanding of casting processes (sand casting, investment casting, etc.) and machining operations (turning, milling, boring, drilling).
• Knowledge of surface finish standards (Ra values, comparator scales).
• Strong understanding of ALL types of measurement instruments including CMM
• Familiar with sampling plans (AQL, ANSI Z1.4), SPC tools, and RCA techniques (5 Why, Fishbone diagram).
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel,

Work Environment:

Shop floor and inspection lab-based role; may involve exposure to heat, noise, or oil. Use of PPE as per safety guidelines is mandatory.

If your profile matches with requirement & if you are interested, please share your updated resume with details of your present salary, expectations & notice period.