Quality Consultant

Key Responsibilities:1

1. Quality Planning & Strategy

· Understand customer quality requirements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations, RFQs, and industry standards (ISO, ASTM, ASME, IATF, DIN, etc.).

· Develop and implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP) for components in Machining, Casting, Forging, and Sheet Metal Fabrication processes.

· Define and establish Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure in-process quality control and prevent defects before final production.

· Conduct risk assessments (FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA) and implement corrective and preventive measures (CAPA).

2. Raw Material Quality Control

· Ensure all raw materials comply with customer specifications and industry standards.

· Review and validate Raw Material Test Certificates (RMTCs), Mill Test Certificates (MTCs), and third-party NABL-accredited lab reports.

· Identify and address material non-conformities, collaborating with suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

3. In-Process Quality Assurance

· Implement process validation for machining, casting, forging, and fabrication operations.

· Monitor dimensional accuracy, mechanical properties, surface finish, and plating thickness at different production stages.

· Establish a Defect Identification & Non-Conformance (NC) Reporting System to classify and address defects efficiently.

· Work closely with the Production & Project Management Teams to optimize processes and eliminate recurring defects.

4. Final Inspection & Testing

· Conduct comprehensive final inspections, ensuring compliance with customer-approved drawings, tolerances, and surface requirements.

· Engage with third-party inspection agencies for large or high-criticality production batches.

· Verify and approve supplier-submitted inspection reports, ensuring they are signed, stamped, and documented properly.

5. Packaging & Dispatch Quality Control

· Ensure packaging meets export compliance, customer requirements, and industry best practices.

· Implement protective packaging measures (bubble wrap, VCI packing, shrink wrapping) to prevent damage during shipping.

· Conduct final verification of labels, barcodes, and documentation before dispatch.

· Approve shipments only after confirming compliance with customer requirements and export regulations.

6. Compliance & Customer Interaction

· Maintain ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, or other relevant certifications for manufacturing processes.

· Conduct customer audits, supplier audits, and internal quality system audits to ensure compliance.

· Handle customer complaints, implement RCA (Root Cause Analysis), and ensure CAPA implementation.

· Act as the primary liaison between the customer and the internal team to clarify quality requirements and expectations.

7. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

· Lead and mentor the Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) teams.

· Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality control processes.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

· Identify areas for process optimization, cost reduction, and defect minimization.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

· Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

· Experience: Minimum 10+ years in Quality Assurance & Control within Machining, Casting, Forging, or Sheet Metal Fabrication in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

· Strong knowledge of ISO, ASTM, ASME, IATF, DIN standards.

· Expertise in NDT, DT, and advanced inspection methodologies.

· Proficiency in root cause analysis (RCA), 8D, FMEA, and CAPA.

· Experience with supplier quality audits, risk assessment, and defect prevention.

· Hands-on experience with CMM, hardness testing, plating thickness measurement, and surface roughness analysis.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):

· ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification

· Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification

· ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person