Designation: Incoming Quality Inspector
Department: Quality Assurance / Incoming Quality
Industry: Fasteners / Automotive Components Manufacturing
Experience: 2–3 Years
Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy
Reporting To: Quality Engineer / Quality Manager
1. Job Purpose
To inspect and verify all incoming raw materials, components, tools and consumables as per approved specifications, drawings and quality standards, ensuring that only conforming materials are released for production.
2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Incoming Material Inspection
- Inspect incoming steel wire rods, bars, raw materials and bought-out components as per specifications.
- Verify material quantity, identification, grade, size, heat number and supplier details.
- Check Mill Test Certificates (MTC), inspection certificates and other relevant documents.
- Perform dimensional and visual inspection of incoming materials.
- Identify non-conforming materials and ensure proper segregation and identification.
B.
Fastener Raw Material & Process Knowledge
- Basic knowledge of raw materials used in cold forging / cold heading fasteners.
- Understanding of material grades, wire diameter, surface condition and mechanical properties.
- Knowledge of the incoming requirements related to:
- Cold Forging
- Thread Rolling
- Heat Treatment
- Surface Treatment
- Coordinate with production and quality teams regarding material suitability for manufacturing.
C. Dimensional Inspection
Carry out inspection using appropriate measuring instruments such as:
- Vernier Caliper
- Micrometer
- Height Gauge
- Dial Gauge
- Thread Gauges
- Plug & Ring Gauges
- Go / No-Go Gauges
- Hardness Testing Equipment
- Weighing and other inspection instruments
Ensure measuring instruments are calibrated and used correctly.