– IN-PROCESS INSPECTOR

Designation: In-Process Inspector

Department: Quality

Industry: Fasteners / Automotive Components

Experience: 2–3 Years

Qualification: Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy

Reporting To: Quality Manager / Quality Engineer

1. Job Purpose

To ensure that fasteners manufactured through Cold Forging, Thread Rolling and Plating / Surface Treatment meet specified dimensional, visual, functional and customer quality requirements through effective in-process inspection and process control.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. In-Process Inspection

- Conduct in-process inspection at Cold Forging, Thread Rolling and Plating / Surface Treatment stages.
- Inspect components as per approved drawings, control plans, inspection standards and work instructions.
- Verify critical dimensions such as:
- Length
- Head diameter
- Head height
- Shank diameter
- Thread dimensions
- Pitch
- Thread length
- Chamfer and radius
- Across flats / across corners, wherever applicable.
- Monitor process parameters and ensure production is carried out within specified limits.
- Identify and segregate NG / rejected components to prevent mixing with accepted material.
- Ensure proper identification and traceability of inspected batches.

B. Thread Inspection
- Inspect threads using appropriate GO / NO-GO gauges, thread ring gauges, thread plug gauges and measuring instruments.
- Check thread profile, pitch, thread length and other customer-specific requirements.
- Monitor thread rolling process and immediately report abnormal conditions.
- Ensure proper calibration status of gauges and measuring instruments.

C. Plating / Surface Treatment Inspection
- Carry out in-process and final inspection of plated fasteners.
- Check plating appearance, colour, uniformity,



coating condition and surface defects.
- Verify coating thickness using appropriate measuring equipment such as coating thickness gauge / XRF, wherever applicable.
- Check for defects such as:
- Rust
- Discolouration
- Uneven coating
- Peeling
- Blistering
- Staining
- Excessive coating
- Bare areas
- Handling marks.
- Verify plating requirements against customer specifications and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with the plating / surface treatment team for correction of process-related defects.

D. Measuring Instruments
- Handle and maintain measuring instruments such as:
- Vernier caliper
- Micrometer
- Height gauge
- Thread gauges
- Plug gauges
- Ring gauges
- Coating thickness gauge
- Weighing equipment.
- Ensure measuring instruments are within calibration validity.
- Report damaged or overdue instruments to the Quality Department.

E. Documentation & Quality Records
- Maintain in-process inspection reports and inspection records.
- Record inspection results accurately and promptly.
- Maintain rejection / rejection analysis records.
- Prepare and communicate quality alerts for recurring defects.
- Ensure proper traceability of inspection records to batch / lot numbers.
- Support preparation and updating of inspection standards and check sheets.

F. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action
- Identify non-conforming products and immediately inform the concerned Production / Quality Engineer.




- Stop or hold the process when critical quality issues are identified.
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Why and corrective actions.
- Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Ensure rejected material is properly identified and segregated.

G. Quality System & Continuous Improvement
- Follow IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality system requirements, wherever applicable.
- Follow Control Plan, PFMEA, Work Instructions and inspection procedures.
- Participate in 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
- Support customer audits and internal quality audits.
- Ensure compliance with safety and quality procedures.

1. Required Knowledge & Skills

- Good knowledge of fastener inspection and dimensional measurement.
- Knowledge of Cold Forging and Thread Rolling processes.
- Valuable understanding of plating / surface treatment processes.
- Knowledge of GO / NO-GO gauges and thread inspection methods.
- Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Knowledge of basic GD&T; will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of coating thickness and visual inspection requirements.
- Good knowledge of measuring instruments.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel and quality documentation.
- Good communication and reporting skills.

1. Educational Qualification

Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy or related discipline.

1. Experience

2–3 years of relevant experience in Quality Inspection, preferably in:

- Fasteners manufacturing
- Cold forging / cold heading
- Thread rolling
- Plating / surface treatment
- Automotive components
- Precision engineering / machining industries.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Inprocess Quality Engineer (Anekal)
🏢 M.K.Fasteners
📍 Anekal