Job Title:
Quality Control (QC) Manager – CRGO Steel
Location:
Vadodara
Reports To:
Plant Head
Experience:
10+ years in steel manufacturing, preferably in CRGO or CRNGO grades
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient
Quality Control Manager
to lead the QC function at our CRGO manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical steel grades, metallurgical analysis, and international quality standards. This role is critical in ensuring the production of high-purity, low-loss CRGO steel that meets stringent customer and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Control Leadership:
- Lead the implementation of quality control procedures and inspection protocols across all stages: cold rolling, annealing, decarburization, coating, slitting, and final testing.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications for CRGO grades, including Hi-B and laser-scribed variants.
- Maintain traceability and quality documentation for customer audits and certifications.
Lab & Testing Management
- Oversee mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing of CRGO steel (e.g., magnetic loss testing, core loss, permeability, insulation resistance).
- Manage spectrometers, Epstein frames, and other testing equipment used for CRGO analysis.
- Supervise metallurgical and microstructure evaluation to ensure grain orientation and texture meet design expectations.
Process Monitoring & Improvement
- Analyze process parameters and quality trends; initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Work closely with production and R&D to resolve technical issues and improve product consistency.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using tools like 8D, FMEA, and Six Sigma where applicable.
Customer Quality Assurance
- Handle technical queries and complaints from domestic and international customers.
- Prepare and manage mill test certificates (MTCs), quality control plans, and inspection reports.
- Coordinate with third-party inspectors and certifying agencies as required.
Compliance & Systems
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other applicable standards.
- Maintain internal audit systems and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety (EHS) policies in quality operations.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 10+ years in steel or electrical steel manufacturing; minimum 3–5 years in CRGO or specialty steels.
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems, magnetic testing, and grain structure analysis.
- Sound understanding of international standards for electrical steels (ASTM A876, IEC 60404, JIS C2552, etc.).
- Proficiency in using tools such as Minitab, SPC, and quality software systems.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to CRGO product development and working with Hi-B or domain-refined steel grades.
- Experience with customers in the transformer or power equipment sector.
- Familiarity with ERP/QMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.
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