A quality control (QC) / quality assurance (QA) job description in the automobile industry typically focuses on inspecting parts, enforcing manufacturing standards, and preventing defects on the production line.

Role Overview

Quality control personnel ensure that raw materials, machined components, sub-assemblies, and finished vehicles meet strict internal, customer, and regulatory standards (such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001).

Key Responsibilities

- Line & Process Inspection: Conduct routine in-process (online) and final inspections on the assembly or machining line to catch deviations early.
- Precision Measurement: Use precision tools such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, dial indicators, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Defect Management: Identify, tag, and segregate non-conforming or defective parts, and trigger containment actions to stop bad stock from moving downstream.
- Root Cause Analysis: Participate in problem-solving and investigation using tools like 7 QC Tools, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams, and 8D methodology.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), inspection checklists, and Audit reports.
- Continuous Improvement: Support Kaizen, 5S, Poka-Yoke (error-proofing), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) initiatives.





Required Skills & Knowledge

- Technical Measurements: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T;), and critical-to-quality (CTQ) specifications.
- Core Quality Tools: Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
- Industry Standards: Knowledge of automotive quality frameworks like IATF 16949.
- Communication: Ability to work closely with production, tool room, and engineering teams to address quality concerns.

Typical Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Diploma, B.E., or B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or Automobile Engineering.
- Experience:
- QC Inspector / Line Inspector: 1–3 years in shop-floor or component quality inspection.
- Quality Engineer / Assistant Manager: 5–10+ years managing QMS, audits, vendor quality, and customer complaints (e.g., 8D handling).

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Pay: ₹18,300.00 - ₹77,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

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