QC Manager

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹90,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person