This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 400000 - Rs 600000 (ie INR 4-6 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Rajkot

JobType: full-time

Seeking an experienced quality qualified responsible for conducting 100% inspection and ensuring the quality of raw and machined castings. The role involves verifying compliance with customer specifications, engineering drawings, internal SOPs, and relevant industry standards. The Senior Quality Engineer plays a key role in identifying non-conformities, supporting root cause analysis, and driving corrective and preventive actions to maintain product quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform 100% visual inspection of raw castings to identify surface defects such as cracks, porosity, shrinkage, and other abnormalities using appropriate techniques (e.g., dye penetrant testing).
- Conduct precise dimensional inspections of raw and machined castings using measurement tools including Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and CMM.
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T; standards (ASME Y14.5, ISO 8062) for inspection and conformance evaluation.
- Carry out in-process and final inspection of machined components to ensure specifications are met.
- Review and verify supplier inspection reports and test certificates (chemical, mechanical, NDT).
- Document and manage non-conformances in line with PPAP requirements and support CAPA initiatives.
- Maintain detailed inspection records, generate quality reports, and assist in audit preparations (internal,



customer, third-party).
- Ensure compliance with relevant quality management systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or AS9100.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve quality-related issues.
- Operate and calibrate inspection tools and ensure traceable records are maintained.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in casting and machining inspection within a manufacturing environment.
- Preferred: NDT Level II certification (PT, UT) and knowledge of CMM programming.

Skills & Competencies:

- In-depth understanding of casting methods (e.g., sand casting, investment casting) and machining operations (e.g., turning, milling, boring).
- Strong proficiency with a wide range of measurement instruments, including CMM.
- Familiarity with surface finish standards (e.g., Ra values) and comparator tools.
- Knowledge of quality tools such as sampling plans (AQL, ANSI Z1.4), SPC, and root cause analysis techniques (5 Why, Fishbone).
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications.

Work Environment:

- Based in a shop floor and inspection lab setting.
- Exposure to operational conditions such as heat, noise, or oil may be required.
- Mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety standards.

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