Role Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products consistently meet defined quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
The role focuses on production quality assurance, process optimization, defect prevention, and compliance with industry standards, particularly within the automotive or auto-component manufacturing sector.
The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing defects, and enhancing overall production performance.
Key Responsibilities
Production Quality Assurance:
Monitor and control product quality across all stages of manufacturing
Conduct in-process inspections and final product verification
Ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and work instructions
Investigate production defects and implement corrective actions
Support pilot runs, line trials, and new product introductions
Process Control & Continuous Improvement:
Analyze production processes to identify quality risks and improvement opportunities
Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques
Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis
Develop preventive measures to minimize defects and rework
Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives
Quality Documentation & Compliance:
Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and test documentation
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent standards
Support internal and external audits
Prepare quality performance reports for management
Supplier Quality Management:
Monitor and evaluate supplier quality performance
Conduct supplier audits and inspections
Verify incoming materials meet required specifications
Coordinate corrective actions for supplier non-conformities
Customer Quality Support:
Investigate customer complaints and warranty issues
Implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Prepare technical quality reports and responses
Support customer audits and technical reviews
Testing & Inspection:
Develop inspection plans, control plans, and testing procedures
Ensure calibration and proper maintenance of measuring instruments
Utilize gauges, CMM, and other inspection/testing equipment
Validate products against engineering drawings and specifications
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and R&D teams
Provide quality input during design and process development phases
Train operators on quality standards and procedures
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Reduction in defect and scrap rates
Improvement in First Pass Yield (FPY)
Reduction in customer complaints
Audit compliance performance
Timely closure of corrective actions
Supplier quality performance improvement
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields.
Experience:
3 - 8 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in production/plant operations
Automotive or auto-component industry experience.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Familiarity with automotive quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Experience with inspection and testing equipment
Proficiency in quality analysis and reporting tools.
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
Sound decision-making and accountability
Continuous improvement mindset.