Job Title: Quality Engineer Gear manufacturing industry

Job Description: Quality Engineer / Quality In-Charge

Department: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Reports To: Plant Head

Industry: Gear Manufacturing (Automotive, Agricultural, Industrial]

1. Job Purpose

To plan, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance systems across the gear manufacturing process — from raw material inspection through machining, heat treatment, gear cutting, grinding, and final dispatch — ensuring that all products meet customer drawings, engineering specifications, and applicable industry standards (IATIN/AGMA/ISO/DIN).

2. Key Responsibilities

Incoming & In-Process Quality

- Inspect and approve incoming raw materials (forgings, castings) against material certificates and specifications (chemical composition, hardness, grain flow).
- Monitor in-process quality at each stage: hobbing, shaping, shaving, grinding, honing, and de-burring.
- Conduct first-piece (FPI) and patrol/in-line inspections using gear-specific measuring instruments.
- Maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts for critical characteristics (pitch, runout, lead, profile).

Gear-Specific Inspection

- Verify gear tooth parameters — involute profile, lead/helix angle, pitch, runout, backlash, tooth thickness — using gear measuring machines (GMM/CNC gear tester).
- Check case depth, core hardness, and surface hardness post heat treatment (carburizing/induction hardening) using micro-hardness testers.
- Verify surface finish (Ra values) on ground/honed gear faces and bores.
- Conduct dimensional inspection using CMM, gear rolling testers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision instruments.

Heat Treatment & Metallurgical Quality

- Coordinate with heat treatment section for case depth verification, distortion control, and hardness profile checks.
- Review metallurgical test reports (microstructure, grain size, retained austenite where applicable).

Documentation & Systems

- Prepare and maintain quality records: inspection reports, PPAP, control plans, FMEA, PFD, and calibration records.
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO/TS quality management systems.
- Handle customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis (using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone), and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain traceability records for each batch/lot.





Calibration & Equipment

- Manage calibration schedule for all measuring and testing instruments (GMM, CMM, hardness testers, surface roughness testers) as per MSA guidelines.
- Ensure gauges (plug, ring, thread, gear tooth vernier) are calibrated and within tolerance.

Team & Process Management

- Supervise quality inspectors/technicians on the shop floor across shifts.
- Conduct internal audits (process audit, product audit, layered process audits - LPA).
- Liaise with customers during audits, PPAP submissions, and new product introduction (APQP).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke) to reduce rejection/rework rates.
- Train shop floor operators on quality standards and inspection techniques.

Supplier Quality (if applicable)

- Coordinate with suppliers for outsourced processes (forging, heat treatment, plating) and conduct supplier audits.

3. Technical Qualifications Required

Educational Qualification

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
- Additional certification in Quality Management (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ CQE) preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills

- Strong understanding of gear manufacturing processes: hobbing, shaping, shaving, grinding, honing, lapping
- Knowledge of gear terminology and standards: AGMA, DIN, ISO 1328 (gear tolerance classes), involute gear theory
- Hands-on experience with gear inspection equipment: Gear Measuring Machine (GMM), CNC gear tester, CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- Working knowledge of GD&T; (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and engineering drawing interpretation
- Familiarity with heat treatment processes: carburizing, induction hardening, case depth and hardness verification
- Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments: micrometers, vernier calipers, bore gauges, height gauges, surface roughness testers, hardness testers (Rockwell/Vickers)




- Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and Cpk/Ppk calculations
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan documentation (core tools per IATF 16949)
- Understanding of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 quality management systems
- Root cause analysis techniques: 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagram
- Basic computer proficiency: MS Excel, quality software/ERP systems (SAP QM module preferred)

Experience

- 3–8 years of relevant experience in a gear manufacturing, automotive component, or precision machining industry
- Prior experience in a Quality Engineer / QC Engineer / Quality In-charge role preferred
- Exposure to OEM customer audits and PPAP submissions is an advantage

Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory)

- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Internal Auditor certification – IATF 16949 / ISO 9001
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

4. Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and precision-oriented mindset
- Valuable communication skills for cross-functional and customer interaction
- Leadership ability to manage shop-floor inspection teams
- Ability to work under production pressure while maintaining quality standards
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement

5. Work Environment

- Shop floor / production environment with exposure to machining and heat treatment sections
- May require occasional travel for supplier/customer audits

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications. Please include examples of successful quality management initiatives and improvements you have led in previous roles.

Salary- will be discussed in person with the promising candidate, as we move ahead in the interview process.

If you think you have it in you and are the best fit for the role – Please upload your updated CV here.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mysuru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a minimum 3 years of work experience as a Quality Manger?

Experience:

- Quality management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Engineer -[ Gear Manufacturing, Mysuru ] (Naganahalli)
🏢 Sree Ganesh Gears
📍 Naganahalli