Sr. Quality Engineer Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Quality Engineer

Department: Quality

Reporting To: Manager-QA

Location: Bengaluru

Summary

Carrying out in-house inspection and source inspection for mechanical parts and maintaining compliance with QMS requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, work orders, inspection manuals, and related documents to determine inspection and test procedures.
- Carry out source inspections, audit mechanical vendors, and communicate with suppliers regarding inspection results and quality requirements.
- Inspect materials, products, and work in progress for conformance to specifications.
- Check mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for proper alignment and functioning.
- Mark items for acceptance or rejection, record inspection/test results, and compare findings with specifications.
- Analyze and interpret sample data.
- Clean and maintain test equipment and instruments.
- Monitor inspection and test equipment readings, verify equipment condition, and report any abnormal readings or calibration concerns.
- Control non-conforming products and reject materials or equipment not meeting requirements.
- Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), follow up on root cause analysis and corrective actions, and verify effective closure.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality issues,



improve inspection effectiveness, and strengthen supplier quality performance.
- Maintain records of inspection and testing equipment.
- Maintain quality records and prepare handover packages/dossiers.

• Inspect packaging of finished mechanical parts before shipment. • Report quality activities and monitor performance indicators.

Competencies (Skills)

- Knowledge of mechanical parts production processes such as machining, coating, and painting.
- Experience in analyzing CMM reports.
- Experience using inspection tools such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, and Thickness Gauge.
- Clear written and oral communication skills.
- Teamwork and positive team participation.
- Planning, organizing, and multitasking abilities.
- Quality control analysis and inspection capability.

Qualifications

- Understanding of ISO 9001 requirements and preferably AS9100D.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge of GD&T;, ASME, and ASTM standards.

Abilities Needed

- Valuable near vision for detailed inspection work.
- Ability to distinguish color variations and shades.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Ability to keep hand and arm steady during inspection activities.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of related experience.

Education

Diploma or BE in Mechanical Engineering.



📌 Sr. Quality Engineer (India)
🏢 Aitech
📍 India