Quality Engineer
Location
Banglore
Banglore
Job Type
Full Time
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in quality assurance and quality control, preferably in aerospace, precision engineering, CNC/VMC machining, or manufacturing.
The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems, engineering drawings, inspection methods, GD&T, root cause analysis, and quality documentation. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet customer, drawing, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Inspection & Control
- Perform in-process, incoming, and final inspections of machined components.
- Inspect components as per engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
- Verify dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and other product characteristics.
- Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
- Identify and control non-conforming products.
Engineering Drawing & GD&T
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Understand and apply basic GD&T concepts.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using appropriate measuring instruments.
- Coordinate with production and engineering teams for dimensional issues.
Measuring Instruments
- Hands-on experience with:
- Vernier Caliper
- Micrometer
- Height Gauge
- Bore Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Surface Roughness Tester
- Profile Projector
- CMM – knowledge/experience is an advantage
AS9100 & Quality Management System
- Good working knowledge of AS9100 requirements.
- Maintain quality records and documentation as per QMS requirements.
- Support implementation and maintenance of quality procedures.
- Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits.
- Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements.
- Support continuous improvement activities within the QMS.
Non-Conformance & Corrective Action
- Identify and document NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
- Conduct/participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Use quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa, Pareto analysis, etc.
- Follow up on corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.
Supplier & Incoming Quality
- Inspect incoming raw materials, components, and bought-out items.
- Review supplier quality documentation and inspection reports.
- Support supplier quality improvement activities.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues and corrective actions.
Process Quality
- Monitor manufacturing processes to identify potential quality issues.
- Work closely with Production, CNC/VMC, Engineering and Tooling teams.
- Support process improvement and defect-reduction initiatives.
- Conduct first-piece/first-off inspection where applicable.
Documentation & Reports
- Prepare and maintain inspection reports and quality records.
- Maintain calibration records for measuring instruments.
- Prepare quality-related reports and maintain traceability documents.
- Support preparation/review of FAI (First Article Inspection) documentation where applicable.
Aerospace Quality Knowledge
The candidate should preferably have exposure to:
- AS9100
- Quality Management System (QMS)
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Non-Conformance Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- Internal Audits
- Customer Audits
- Traceability
- Calibration
- Document Control
- Customer-specific quality requirements
Knowledge of AS9102 / First Article Inspection is an added advantage.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: 2–5 years in Quality Engineering/Quality Control.
- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
- Experience in precision engineering, CNC/VMC machining, aerospace, automotive, or similar manufacturing industries preferred.
- Practical knowledge of AS9100 is required/preferred, depending on the level of the position.
Technical Skills
- Engineering drawing reading
- GD&T
- Dimensional inspection
- CNC/VMC machining process knowledge
- Measuring instruments
- RCA and problem solving
- 5 Why / Fishbone / Pareto
- NCR / CAPA
- FAI documentation
- Calibration management
- Quality documentation
- Basic knowledge of SPC and MSA is an advantage
- MS Excel and basic quality reporting
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work closely with production teams
- Quality-focused mindset
- Good documentation skills
- Ability to handle customer/supplier quality issues
- Willingness to work on the shop floorAbility to work independently and meet quality requirements
