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Position: Manager – Quality Assurance (Steel Casting Foundry)

1. Educational Qualification

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Preferred certifications:
- NDT Level II / III (UT, RT, MT, PT)
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Hands-on experience in laser scanning and interpretation of inspection reports for decision-making

1. Experience

- 5–10 years in steel casting / foundry industry
- Minimum 5–7 years in a QA leadership role (this is slightly inconsistent with total experience—consider adjusting to 2–4 years leadership if hiring mid-level candidates)
- Hands-on experience in:
- Carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel castings
- Export quality requirements (ASTM, DIN, BS, IS standards)

1. Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

- Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC systems aligned with ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements
- Ensure compliance with international standards (ASTM, ASME, EN)

Inspection & Testing

- Oversee and control:
- NDT: UT, RT, MPI, DPI
- Dimensional and visual inspection

- Review and approve inspection reports and final product release

Defect Analysis & Continuous Improvement

- Lead root cause analysis using:
- 8D methodology
- Practical Problem Solving (PPS)
- Fishbone (Ishikawa), Pareto analysis
- RCCA (Root Cause & Corrective Action)

- Drive initiatives to reduce rejection, rework, and improve first-pass yield

Customer & Audit Handling

- Manage customer complaints and ensure timely corrective actions
- Lead customer, third-party,



and certification audits
- Act as the primary interface for customer quality approvals

Documentation & Traceability

- Ensure:
- Heat-wise traceability
- Inspection and calibration records

- Maintain full compliance with documentation and audit requirements

Team Leadership

- Lead and manage QA team including:
- Inspectors
- UT operators
- MPI operators
- Marking and scanning personnel

- Conduct training and skill development programs

1. Technical Skills

- Solid expertise in:
- Casting defects (shrinkage, porosity, inclusions, cracks)
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

- Proficient in:

- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations
- Budgeting and cost tracking (quality-related costs)

- Familiarity with ERP/MIS systems for quality monitoring

1. Behavioural Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Leadership with quick and effective decision-making
- Excellent communication skills (especially customer-facing)
- High attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

1. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

- Customer rejection / return rate
- Customer complaint closure time
- Audit compliance score
- Reduction in Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

1. Preferred Industry Exposure

- Heavy engineering castings:
- Hydraulics
- Construction & earth-moving equipment
- Mining, railways, defense

- Experience in export-oriented foundries with stringent QA systems

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