Minimum Qualification

- Degree/Postgraduate degree in Metallurgy / Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Chemistry / Applied Chemistry or a relevant technical discipline.

Experience

- Minimum 2*-5 years of relevant experience* in a testing laboratory, preferably in steel/metallurgical testing/Measurement/Calibration

- Experience in an NABL-accredited laboratory operating as per ISO/IEC 17025 is highly preferred.

- Practical experience in chemical, mechanical and metallurgical testing of steel/low-alloy steel added advantage

- Experience in laboratory quality management systems, internal audits, proficiency testing/ILC, method validation/verification and measurement uncertainty.

NABL / ISO 17025 Responsibilities The Quality Manager should be responsible for:

- Establishing, implementing and maintaining the laboratory Quality Management System as per ISO/IEC 17025 and applicable NABL requirements.

- Ensuring that laboratory activities comply with approved methods, procedures and quality-system requirements.

- Controlling laboratory documents, records, formats, SOPs and technical procedures.

- Planning and coordinating internal audits and ensuring closure of non-conformities.





- Coordinating NABL assessment, surveillance/assessment observations and corrective actions.

- Planning and monitoring Proficiency Testing (PT) / Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) activities.

- Ensuring appropriate method validation/verification before implementation of testing methods.

- Reviewing and approving measurement uncertainty evaluations for applicable tests.

- Monitoring quality-control data, control charts, repeatability/reproducibility and other laboratory quality indicators.

- Ensuring traceability of measurements through appropriate calibration and reference standards.

- Investigating laboratory non-conformities and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

- Ensuring competency evaluation, authorization and periodic performance monitoring of laboratory personnel.

- Maintaining impartiality, confidentiality and integrity of laboratory activities.

- Ensuring proper handling of customer complaints and feedback.

- Reviewing laboratory risks and opportunities and monitoring continual improvement.

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Manager- NABL Testing Laboratory (Palakkad)
🏢 Westleys Restocafe
📍 Palakkad