In-Process Quality Engineer

Role & responsibilities

The In-Process Quality Engineer/Sr. Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process quality during manufacturing operations. The role focuses on monitoring in-process inspection activities, driving defect reduction, maintaining compliance with ISO standards, analyzing quality trends, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and control in-process quality through routine inspections, audits, and process checks.
• Establish and maintain in-process inspection plans, sampling plans, check sheets, and control charts.
• Work with production operators, line leaders, and supervisors to ensure process adherence and compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis for in-process defects using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D.
• Review and validate work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and quality control plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering for process changes, revision updates, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyze quality trends, scrap data, deviation reports, and produce weekly/monthly quality dashboards.
• Ensure containment, segregation, and disposition of non-conforming materials during production.
• Lead shop-floor quality improvement projects including Poka-Yoke, Kaizen, and defect elimination activities.
• Support internal audits (ISO 9001 / ISO 13485) and prepare production lines for customer & regulatory audits.
• Implement SPC tools for process capability monitoring (Cp, Cpk) and take immediate action when variations occur.
• Provide training to operators and technicians on quality standards, inspection techniques, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of in-process quality controls and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality system requirements.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques, gauges, GD&T, and measurement systems.
• Ability to lead root cause investigations and implement process improvements.
• Good communication, analytical thinking, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Language Capabilities

English Professionally fluent

Education Requirements

Minimum: Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Industrial)

Experience Requirements

• 37 years of experience in In-Process Quality, Production Quality, or Quality Engineering roles.
• Experience working in medical devices, automotive, aerospace, or precision manufacturing industries.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, Control Plans, FMEA, and process audits.

Desirable Technical Requirements

• Hands-on knowledge of metrology equipment such as Vernier, Micrometer, Height Gauge, CMM, Profile Projector, etc.
• Experience in preparing quality documentation such as Inspection Plans, Check Sheets, and Process Validation Records.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and defect prevention systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Mobility & Travel Requirements

Primarily stationed at the Faridabad manufacturing facility with minimal travel requirements. Occasional visits to local suppliers or other facilities may be required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The ESAB Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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