Manager Quality Control (QC)

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Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech/ Diploma in Metallurgy / Mechanical/ Production/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 13-16 years of experience in Quality Control in a rolling mill or steel industry (preferably stainless steel).
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical properties, metallurgical characteristics of stainless steel, and forming behavior.
• Sound understanding of inspection techniques (UT, RT, MPI), lab testing (Spectro, UTM), and quality tools (SPC, 5 Why, FMEA, etc.).

Key Skills:

• Expertise in stainless steel quality standards and rolling process parameters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ISO documentation and audit processes.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and inter-departmental coordination.

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all quality control functions within the rolling mill operations, ensuring that stainless steel products meet customer specifications, national/international standards, and internal quality benchmarks across all shapes such as Rounds, Squares, RCS, Flats, Angles, Channels, Strips, I-Beams, and Hex sections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management:
• Establish, implement, and maintain robust QC systems and procedures across all production lines.
• Monitor quality of incoming raw materials (billets) and coordinate with purchase/suppliers for corrective actions.
• Ensure in-process inspection and final product quality for all sections: round, square, flat, RCS, etc.
• Manage metallurgical testing (mechanical, chemical, ultrasonic, NDT as needed) of stainless steel products.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and guide a team of QC Engineers, Inspectors, and Lab Technicians.
• Train and mentor QC staff on updated testing techniques and standards (ASTM, IS, DIN, etc.).
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain comprehensive quality records, test certificates, and traceability documentation.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and other relevant quality certifications.
• Prepare and review quality manuals, control plans, and work instructions.
• Root Cause Analysis & Improvement:
• Lead investigation and analysis of quality complaints, rejections, and deviations.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and initiate continual improvement programs.
• Coordination & Reporting:
• Liaise with production, maintenance, and planning teams to maintain quality standards.
• Prepare monthly quality reports and present to top management with KPIs like rejection rate, first-pass yield, customer complaints, etc.