Senior Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Cosmos Pumps Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Quality Engineer to strengthen our QA/QC operations in pump manufacturing and assembly. The role demands strong technical expertise in industrial pumps and rotating equipment, hands-on inspection experience, and a sound understanding of ISO 9001-based QMS implementation.

The candidate will be responsible for driving quality assurance systems, supplier compliance, process improvement, and audit readiness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Process Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC systems, SOPs, and inspection standards specific to industrial dewatering pumps and rotating assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, customer-specific requirements (e.g., Kirloskar, PSU clients), and internal quality standards.
• Conduct process audits, line inspections, and final testing verification to ensure adherence to quality checkpoints.
• Establish and monitor control plans, inspection criteria, and sampling standards for mechanical, machining, and fabrication processes.

Inspection & Testing

• Carry out incoming, in-process, and final inspection for mechanical and electrical components (casings, impellers, shafts, seals, couplings, motors, etc.).
• Supervise hydrostatic, performance, and endurance testing of pumps.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, calibration records, and test certificates (TCs).

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) for internal, supplier, and customer issues.
• Utilize quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and FMEA.
• Lead rejection analysis meetings with production and supplier teams to improve process capability.

Supplier Quality & Material Traceability

• Audit and evaluate supplier performance; ensure compliance with MOC/TC and colour-coded identification requirements for materials (SS/MS, CI, etc.).
• Manage supplier rejections, material segregation, and NCR closures.
• Support the purchase department in supplier development initiatives.

Calibration & Documentation

• Ensure all measuring instruments and gauges are calibrated and traceable to NABL standards.
• Maintain records for MOC/TC, test data, calibration certificates, and process audit checklists.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits with complete documentation readiness.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in QA/QC within industrial pumps, rotating equipment, or precision engineering industries.
• Strong knowledge of pump components and assemblies (impellers, casings, shafts, bearings, seals, couplings).
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMM, etc.).
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing tolerances.
• Working knowledge of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (desirable).
• Strong communication, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data-driven quality reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in supplier audits, PPAP, and process validation.
• Exposure to continuous improvement projects (Kaizen, Lean, 5S).
• Experience in customer audit preparation and closure of NCRs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person