Job Purpose

To manage and support *New Product Development (NPD) quality activities* from drawing and part study through trial, inspection, process validation and final approval.

The candidate will be responsible for understanding *automotive component structure, dimensional requirements, fitment, functionality, manufacturing processes and quality requirements*, ensuring that newly developed products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.

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### 3. Key Responsibilities

#### A. New Product Development Quality

* Study customer *2D drawings, 3D models, specifications and quality requirements*.

* Understand complete *part structure, critical features, dimensions, tolerances and functional requirements*.

* Identify critical-to-quality (*CTQ) and critical-to-process (CTP*) characteristics.

* Conduct quality analysis during different stages of *New Product Development*.

* Coordinate with Production, Tool Room, Engineering and Quality teams during product development.

* Prepare and maintain NPD quality documents and records.

* Support prototype, sample, trial and pre-production activities.

* Monitor development against customer specifications and timelines.

* Identify potential quality risks during product development and recommend corrective actions.

#### B. Part Understanding & Fitment

* Develop strong understanding of *automotive component construction and part functionality*.

* Understand how the component fits with mating/assembly parts.

* Perform *fitment observations* during trials and development.

* Understand functional requirements of the component in the vehicle/assembly.

* Identify dimensional or manufacturing issues that can affect assembly or functionality.

* Coordinate with relevant departments for resolution of fitment and functional issues.

#### C. Quality Inspection & Measurement

Candidate should have practical knowledge of inspection and measurement instruments, including:





* Vernier Caliper

* Micrometer

* Height Gauge

* Depth Gauge

* Bore Gauge

* Gauges / Checking Fixtures

* Basic measuring and inspection equipment

Responsibilities include:

* Perform dimensional inspection of new/development parts.

* Verify critical dimensions against drawings.

* Understand *GD&T; and dimensional tolerances*.

* Prepare inspection reports and dimensional reports.

* Ensure measurement methods are appropriate for the required characteristics.

* Identify dimensional deviations and communicate them effectively.

#### D. In-Process Quality Knowledge

* Understand the complete *manufacturing process flow* of automotive components.

* Monitor quality at different stages of production.

* Understand process-related defects and their causes.

* Conduct in-process inspection and verification.

* Support development of *Process Flow, Control Plan, Inspection Standards and Work Instructions*.

* Identify process parameters that can affect product quality.

* Work with Production and Process Engineering teams to control recurring defects.

#### E. Problem Solving & Quality Improvement

* Analyse internal and customer quality issues.

* Participate in *Root Cause Analysis*.

* Support corrective and preventive actions.

* Use basic quality tools such as:

* 5 Why

* Fishbone Analysis

* Pareto Analysis

* 8D

* PDCA

* Basic SPC

* Monitor effectiveness of corrective actions.

* Support continuous improvement activities during NPD and production.

#### F. Documentation & Customer Requirements





* Maintain NPD quality records and inspection reports.

* Support preparation of *PPAP documentation*.

* Understand basic APQP requirements.

* Maintain traceability of development samples and inspection results.

* Ensure customer-specific requirements are considered during development.

* Support customer communication related to development quality issues when required.

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### 4. Technical Competencies

The candidate should have:

* Robust knowledge of *Automotive Quality*.

* Understanding of *New Product Development processes*.

* Good understanding of *automotive part structure and functionality*.

* Ability to read and understand *2D engineering drawings*.

* Basic understanding of *3D models/CAD drawings*.

* Knowledge of *GD&T; and tolerances*.

* Practical knowledge of measuring instruments.

* Understanding of *fitment and functional inspection*.

* Understanding of *in-process quality control*.

* Knowledge of *defect identification and root cause analysis*.

* Basic knowledge of *APQP / PPAP / Control Plan / PFMEA*.

* Ability to analyse dimensional and quality data.

* Good MS Excel and documentation skills.

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

The ideal candidate should be an *engineering graduate with automotive industry exposure, having strong practical knowledge of **part structure, drawing interpretation, dimensional inspection, fitment, functionality and manufacturing processes*.

The candidate must be able to *look at a component, understand how it is manufactured, understand how it fits and functions, identify potential quality risks, measure critical characteristics and communicate the issue clearly to the concerned team.*

*Strong IQ + analytical thinking + observation skills + communication skills + automotive quality knowledge* are key requirements for this position.

📌 Quality New Product Development Engineer (New Delhi)
🏢 Auto Die Cast (INDIA)
📍 New Delhi