Quality Assurance Officer

Job Description – Quality Assurance Officer (Steel Division / Cooker Division)

Company: Suncity Metals & Tubes Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Boranada -Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Department: Quality Assurance
Position: QA Officer
Experience: 2–7 years in steel cookware/cooker industry
Reporting To: QA Manager / Plant Head

1. Role Purpose

The Quality Assurance Officer ensures all stainless steel cookware meet quality standards, BIS specifications, safety norms, and company benchmarks. The role includes inspections, testing, documentation, compliance, and continuous improvement across both divisions.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Raw Material & Component Inspection (Steel + Cooker Division)

• Inspect stainless steel sheets, coils, aluminium plates, cast iron components, handles, knobs, rivets, safety valves, gaskets, whistles, etc.
• Check thickness, grade, hardness, finish, dimensions, and supplier quality.
• Prepare incoming QC reports and maintain rejection logs.

B. In-Process Quality Control – Steel Cookware

Monitor quality at every stage:

• Cutting, blanking, forming
• Deep drawing, spinning, trimming
• Welding, polishing, buffing
• Handle welding or riveting
• Induction bottom stamping and adhesion testing

Ensure cookware meets:

• Dimensional accuracy
• Surface finish & grain direction
• Induction bottom bonding quality
• Rivet strength & handle alignment
• Weight & gauge requirements

C. In-Process Quality Control – Pressure Cooker Division

Monitor each stage:

• Body forming & deep drawing
• Spinning & finishing
• Lid fitting, valve fitting
• Handle assembly
• Safety valve & gasket seating
• Leak-proofness and steam release assembly

Check for:

• Dimensional tolerances
• Lid locking system alignment
• Groove finishing
• Valve threading accuracy
• Safety component fitting

D. Final Product Quality Testing – Cooker Division (Critical)

Conduct and document mandatory tests:

• Pressure test / Leak test
• Bursting test / Safety valve operation
• Lid locking & alignment test
• Handle strength test
• Steam escaping & whistle functionality test
• Capacity, weight, gauge checks

Ensure compliance with BIS standards.

E. Final Quality Inspection – Steel Cookware

• Scratch, dent & finish inspection
• Handle strength and torque test
• Induction bottom adhesion test
• Weight & thickness check
• Packaging quality check

F. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain QC sheets, batch records, testing logs, defect sheets.
• Prepare MIS reports for quality trends, rejection percentages, and CAPA.
• Maintain BIS documentation required for audits (cooker division).
• Maintain ISO/quality system records.

G. Root Cause Analysis & Improvement

• Investigate defects (in-house, supplier, customer complaints).
• Conduct RCA & implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Suggest process improvements to reduce rejection and rework.

H. Quality Systems & Training

• Train operators on inspection standards and defect identification.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, ISO, and safety systems.
• Support 5S and lean improvement initiatives.

3. Required Qualifications

• Diploma / B.Tech in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2–7 years experience in steel cookware or cooker manufacturing QA/QC.
• Knowledge of BIS standards (especially IS 2347 for cookers).
• Strong understanding of cookware/cooker manufacturing processes.

4. Key Skills

• Inspection & testing knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Good documentation & Excel skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Knowledge of gauges, tools, measuring instruments
• Ability to enforce quality standards without compromise

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person