Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)

Job Location: Ludhiana, Punjab

Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, technically competent and detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector responsible for inspecting and verifying the quality of a diverse range of products, including sewing machines, bicycles, scaffolding systems, tyres, tubes, spare parts and associated accessories.

The candidate must possess strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product specifications, quality inspection procedures, testing methods, and applicable domestic and international quality standards.

The primary responsibility will be to ensure that all products meet the company's defined quality benchmarks, customer specifications, safety requirements and applicable regulatory standards before dispatch or export.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Quality Inspection

- Conduct incoming material inspections, in-process inspections, pre-dispatch inspections and final product inspections.
- Verify product quality, dimensions, functionality, workmanship, finish, durability and overall conformity with approved specifications.
- Identify manufacturing defects, dimensional deviations, assembly faults, surface imperfections and other quality-related issues.
- Ensure consistency in product quality across different manufacturers, suppliers and production batches.
- Perform random sampling and 100% inspection wherever required.

2. Product-Specific Quality Inspection A. Sewing Machines & Accessories

- Inspect sewing machine mechanisms, mechanical components, assembly quality and operational performance.
- Check stitching quality, stitch consistency, thread tension, speed, vibration, noise and mechanical alignment.
- Examine motors, drive systems, gears, shafts, bearings, needle mechanisms and other critical components as applicable.
- Verify the quality of machine bodies, castings, paint finishes and accessories.
- Check machine functionality through operational testing before dispatch.

B. Bicycles, Spare Parts & Accessories

- Inspect bicycle frames, forks, handlebars, rims, wheels, hubs, brakes, chains, cranksets, pedals, saddles and other components.
- Check frame alignment, welding quality, dimensional accuracy, component fitting and overall assembly.
- Verify braking performance, wheel trueness, gear operation, tyre fitting and operational safety.
- Inspect paint quality, powder coating, surface finish, decals and corrosion protection.
- Ensure bicycles and components meet approved technical specifications and applicable safety standards.

C. Scaffolding Systems & Accessories

- Inspect scaffolding tubes, frames, couplers, clamps, props, base plates, jacks, ledgers, standards and other scaffolding components.
- Verify dimensions, wall thickness, material grades, weight, weld quality, straightness and load-related specifications.
- Examine galvanisation, surface coating, threading, locking mechanisms and structural workmanship.




- Check conformity with applicable scaffolding safety standards and customer requirements.
- Coordinate required load testing, material testing and other critical tests through approved testing facilities.

D. Tyres, Tubes & Related Accessories

- Inspect bicycle tyres, inner tubes, valves and associated components.
- Verify tyre dimensions, tread patterns, sidewall quality, rubber finish, weight and manufacturing consistency.
- Check inner tubes for leakage, air retention, valve integrity, joint quality and visible defects.
- Conduct or coordinate inflation, pressure-retention and other specified product tests.
- Identify issues involving rubber defects, improper bonding, cracks, deformation and dimensional irregularities.

3. Supplier & Factory Quality Monitoring

- Visit supplier factories and manufacturing units for routine inspections and quality verification.
- Monitor manufacturing processes and identify potential quality risks.
- Verify products against approved samples, technical drawings, purchase orders and customer specifications.
- Communicate quality defects to suppliers and coordinate necessary corrective actions.
- Conduct re-inspections of rejected or rectified material.
- Assist in supplier performance evaluation based on product quality and consistency.

4. Testing & Quality Standards

- Use inspection instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, gauges, measuring tapes, weighing scales and other relevant testing equipment.
- Understand and apply relevant BIS, ISO, EN, ASTM and other applicable standards based on product category and destination market.
- Verify material test certificates and third-party inspection reports wherever required.
- Coordinate external laboratory testing when specialised testing equipment or certification is necessary.
- Maintain calibration awareness and ensure accurate inspection measurements.

5. Quality Documentation & Reporting

- Prepare detailed inspection reports with measurements, observations, photographs and findings.
- Maintain product-wise quality checklists and inspection records.
- Record defects, rejection reasons, corrective actions and inspection results.
- Classify defects as critical, major or minor based on approved acceptance criteria.
- Recommend acceptance, rework, re-inspection or rejection of products.
- Maintain inspection records for traceability and customer reference.

6. Pre-Dispatch & Export Quality Control

- Verify that finished products match approved purchase order specifications and customer requirements.
- Inspect packaging quality, labelling, markings, quantities and carton condition.




- Check product completeness and accessories against packing lists.
- Verify export packaging, product identification and shipping-related quality requirements.
- Conduct final quality inspections before dispatch and provide documented inspection clearance.
- Immediately escalate critical quality or safety concerns before shipment.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing quality inspection, engineering product inspection or third-party quality control.
- Practical experience in inspecting multiple categories of mechanical and engineering products.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material specifications, mechanical assemblies and quality parameters.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, tolerances and inspection reports.
- Familiarity with quality control instruments, inspection methodologies and sampling procedures.
- Knowledge of export quality requirements and relevant product safety standards will be preferred.
- Willingness to travel to different supplier factories and manufacturing locations.

Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical inspection and defect-identification skills.
- Sound knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
- Ability to independently inspect products and make objective quality assessments.
- Effective communication and supplier coordination skills.
- Proficiency in preparing inspection reports using MS Excel, Word and digital photographs.
- Ability to work under dispatch schedules without compromising product quality.
- Strong sense of accountability, integrity and professional judgement.

Preferred Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates with prior experience in multi-product quality inspection, engineering goods, manufacturing units, export houses, inspection agencies or third-party quality assurance companies.

Candidates with hands-on experience in bicycles, sewing machines, scaffolding products, tyres and tubes, or related mechanical products will be preferred.

The selected candidate must be capable of independently visiting factories, inspecting finished goods, identifying quality issues, communicating with manufacturers and submitting reliable inspection reports to management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Accuracy and completeness of inspection reports.
- Reduction in customer complaints and quality-related rejections.
- Timely completion of scheduled inspections.
- Effectiveness in identifying and preventing defective shipments.
- Supplier compliance with approved quality specifications.
- Reduction in recurring manufacturing and workmanship defects.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Inspector (Ludhiana)
🏢 UNICROSS GLOBAL PRIVATE
📍 Ludhiana