Quality Control Engineer

THREADED ROD | FASTENERS Fastener & Threaded Bar Quality Control Engineer Job Position: Quality Control Engineer Department: Quality Assurance / Production Job location: Industrial Area C Ludhiana Role Summary: The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all threaded rods produced meet required quality standards and customer specifications. This includes in-process inspection, final product testing, documentation, and continuous improvement to maintain compliance with ISO/ASTM/EN standards. Key Responsibili3es: • Conduct in-process and final inspections of threaded rods (dimensions, pitch, tensile strength, coating thickness, etc.). • Perform tests such as Salt Spray Test, Coating Adhesion, and Metallurgical Analysis as per requirement. • Develop and implement quality control procedures, work instructions, and checklists. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and customer- specific requirements. • Document inspection results and prepare reports for management and customers. • Analyze root causes of defects and recommend corrective & preventive actions. • Work closely with production and maintenance teams to minimize rejections and rework. • Support calibration of gauges, tools, and measuring instruments. • Train operators and inspectors in quality practices. Skills & Qualifica3ons: • Bachelors degree/Diploma in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering. • Minimum 2 or 3years of experience in quality control, preferably in fasteners or metal products. • Strong knowledge of thread standards (UNC, UNF, DIN, ISO, ASTM). • Proficiency in measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, thread gauges, coating thickness meter). • Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone, 8D). • Strong documentation and reporting skills. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): • Percentage of defects identified and corrected before dispatch. • Number of customer complaints related to quality. • First Pass Yield (FPY) percentage. • On-time completion of inspections and reports. • Compliance rate with ISO/ASTM standards. Reduction in rework and scrap percentage.