Job Description: Quality Engineer / Quality Inspector – Sheet Metal Fabrication

Designation: Quality Engineer / Quality Inspector – Sheet Metal Fabrication
Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Industry: Sheet Metal Fabrication / Manufacturing
Experience: 3–8 years

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the quality of sheet metal fabricated components and assemblies through inspection, process control, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role involves monitoring incoming materials, in-process fabrication activities, and final products to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Inspect raw materials, sheet metal components, and fabricated assemblies.
Verify dimensions using measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauges, and measuring tapes.
Inspect fabrication processes including:
Laser cutting / CNC cutting
Shearing
CNC bending / press brake
Punching
Welding
Grinding and finishing
Powder coating / painting, where applicable
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;, and customer specifications.




Prepare and maintain Inspection Reports, First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and Final Inspection Reports.
Perform in-process and final inspections as per Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Identify, document, and control non-conforming products.
Raise and follow up on NCRs, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Coordinate with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
Monitor welding quality and coordinate with welding inspectors where required.
Verify surface finish, burrs, scratches, dents, weld appearance, and dimensional accuracy.
Ensure proper calibration and usage of measuring instruments.
Maintain quality records and inspection documentation.
Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Promote continuous improvement and reduction of rejection and rework.
Ensure compliance with company quality procedures and applicable standards.

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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