Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and ensure incoming, in-process and final product quality as per specifications and quality standards.

- Develop and maintain quality inspection plans, checklists, work instructions and quality documentation.

- Conduct process, product and line inspections and identify quality deviations.

- Analyze quality issues and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto and other problem-solving techniques.

- Raise and manage NCRs, CAPA and corrective/preventive actions and ensure timely closure.

- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Purchase, Supply Chain and R&D;/NPD teams to resolve quality issues.

- Monitor and improve quality KPIs such as PPM, rejection, rework, FPY, customer complaints and COPQ.

- Support new product development and product/process changes, including quality validation and process readiness.

- Participate in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC and MSA activities where applicable.

- Conduct process and product audits and support internal, customer and third-party audits.

- Coordinate with suppliers on quality issues, supplier corrective actions and incoming quality improvement.





- Ensure proper calibration and control of measuring and testing equipment.

- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances and quality standards.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma and Poka-Yoke.

- Prepare quality reports, dashboards and performance analysis for management review.

- Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or other industry-specific quality standards.

Required Skills

- Strong understanding of manufacturing quality processes and quality management systems.

- Hands-on experience in QA/QC, process quality and product quality.

- Knowledge of RCA, 8D, CAPA, NCR and corrective action processes.

- Working knowledge of SPC, MSA, FMEA and Control Plans.

- Exposure to APQP and PPAP is preferred.

- Good knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional inspection and GD&T;.

- Experience with quality tools and measuring instruments.

- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Good coordination and communication skills.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting tools.

- Knowledge of SAP/ERP quality modules will be an advantage.

📌 Quality - Engineer /Senior Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 Chennai