Quality- NPD

Company: Gate Manufacturing Pvt Ltd

Job Title: Quality Engineer – NPD & PPAP

Experience: 3 to 6 Years

Location: Sadasivpet,Telangana

Industry: Automotive / Engineering / Tier 1 or Tier 2 Manufacturing

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end quality processes for New Product Development (NPD) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in planning, coordinating, and executing quality systems for new product launches, from design review to final customer approval, in manufacturing environments such as Automotive, Aerospace, or Engineering Components.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with design, production, and project teams to integrate quality standards during the NPD lifecycle.

· Prepare and review PPAP packages (Level 1–5) as per customer requirements, including control plans, PFMEA, process flow, and dimensional reports.

· Coordinate with customers for approvals, clarifications, and audits related to quality deliverables for new products.

· Conduct internal quality audits, capability studies (CP/CPK), and MSA for new or modified processes.

· Develop and implement quality plans, inspection standards, and testing procedures aligned with product requirements.

· Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and SCM teams to ensure quality compliance at all stages of the product lifecycle.

· Perform root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality issues in NPD.

· Verify and validate gauges, fixtures, and inspection tools required for new product inspections.

· Maintain records and reports for NPD and PPAP in line with ISO/IATF standards and customer-specific requirements.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

· 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong focus on NPD and PPAP from Automotive background.

· Good understanding of IATF 16949, APQP, and ISO 9001 standards.

· Proficient in using quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, and Pareto Analysis.

· Hands-on experience with measurement instruments, inspection techniques, and document control.

· Strong communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external stakeholders.

· Knowledge of CAD drawings and GD&T will be an added advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹350,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person