Role Description This is a full-time, in office role based in Pune District for a Quality Engineer focused on serial production and new product development (NPD). The role includes monitoring production processes, conducting quality checks, and ensuring that products meet internal and customer quality standards.

The Quality

Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to support NPD, participates in design and process reviews, and defines quality requirements and control plans for new products. Daily responsibilities include root-cause analysis of defects, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, maintenance of quality documentation, and support of audits and customer visits. The position also involves continuous improvement activities, data analysis for quality metrics, and training production staff on quality procedures and standards.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in Quality Engineering, with the ability to apply engineering principles to serial production and NPD activities.
- Hands-on experience in Quality Control, including inspection methods, measurement techniques, and use of relevant tools and equipment.
- Proficiency in Quality Assurance practices,



such as process audits, documentation, and compliance with industry and customer standards.
- Capability to manage Product Quality, including defect analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement of product performance.
- Understanding of Quality Management concepts, systems, and KPIs for monitoring and improving overall plant quality performance.
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent technical qualification.
- Experience with automotive or manufacturing industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and customer-specific requirements.
- Familiarity with core quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, MSA, and SPC.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and statistical methods for decision-making.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with production, design, supplier, and customer teams.
- Ability to work on-site in Pune District and support shop-floor activities in a dynamic production environment.

📌 Quality engineer serial production & NPD (Pune)
🏢 ElringKlinger
📍 Pune