Sr. Quality Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineers in die-casting manufacturing ensure defect-free production through rigorous inspections, process controls, and compliance. This sample job description is tailored for your small Indian firm, focusing on high-pressure die casting challenges like porosity and tolerances.

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Job Title and Summary

Quality Assurance Engineer

We seek a detail-oriented QA Engineer to oversee quality in our die-casting operations, VMC CNC Machine Shop & Assembly. The role involves implementing QMS, conducting inspections, driving CAPA, and achieving KPIs in a fast-paced shop floor environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain ISO 9001-compliant QMS, SOPs for Die casting, trimming, machining and further finishing processes; conduct internal audits to confirm the compliance with the QMS.

Perform in-process review and final inspections using CMM, gauges, and visual checks; apply SPC to monitor cycle times, pressures, and alloy temps.

Analyze defects via root cause tools like 5-Why, 8D; implement CAPA and verify effectiveness.

Verify incoming materials (alloys, dies); handle customer NCRs and ensure quality >95%.​

Train production teams on DFM; generate monthly KPI reports on Rejections, COPQ, and reject rates.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SPC, CMM, Six Sigma Green Belt; knowledge of die-casting & machining defects, NADCA standards, and alloy specs (Al, Zn). Engineering drawing, Limits & tolerances

Experience: 3-5 years in manufacturing QA, preferably die casting/foundry; hands-on with audits and CAPA.

(Experience for QC Engineers: 1-3 years in manufacturing QC, preferably die casting/foundry, or a machine shop; knowledge of CAPA/Why-why analysis.)

Soft Skills: Strong analytical/problem-solving; excellent communication for reports and training; attention to detail.

Education: B.E. in Mechanical/Metallurgy; ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.

Tools: Minitab/MS Excel for data analysis; familiarity with ERP/QMS software.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in Indian manufacturing with export compliance (IATF 16949 for auto parts).

Lean manufacturing knowledge to reduce COPQ

Report to Plant Manager; competitive salary based on Navi Mumbai market. Apply with resume highlighting die-casting QA experience (or machining experience)

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person