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 current 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.

📌 Quality Engineer Chennai
🏢 Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting
📍 Chennai