1. Job Purpose

To ensure that products manufactured during production meet established quality standards, customer specifications, approved drawings, and inspection requirements.

The Quality

In-Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring manufacturing processes, conducting inspections, identifying defects, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to maintain consistent product quality.

1. Key Responsibilities

A. In-Process Quality Inspection

- Conduct in-process inspections at various stages of production as per the approved control plan and inspection standards.

- Verify product dimensions, visual appearance, workmanship, and other specified quality parameters.

- Inspect first-off, sample, and routine production components as per the inspection frequency.

- Ensure that products comply with approved drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

- Monitor critical process parameters and identify deviations during production.

- Verify the use of approved raw materials, components, tools, fixtures, and measuring instruments.

B.

Defect

Identification and Control

- Identify and report non-conforming products, process defects, and quality deviations.

- Segregate and identify rejected, rework, and hold materials to prevent unintended use.

- Inform the Production Supervisor and Quality Manager immediately about critical quality issues.

- Ensure that defective products are not transferred to the next process without proper disposition and authorization.

- Monitor rework and re-inspect corrected products before release.

C.

Measuring

Instruments and Equipment

- Use measuring instruments such as Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Dial Gauges,



and other inspection equipment as applicable.

- Verify the calibration status and identification of measuring instruments before use.

- Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of inspection equipment.

- Report damaged, overdue, or inaccurate measuring instruments to the concerned department.

D. Documentation and Quality Records

- Maintain in-process inspection reports and product inspection records.

- Record actual inspection readings against specified acceptance limits.

- Maintain first-piece approval, patrol inspection, defect, rejection, and rework records.

- Prepare and update non-conformance reports (NCRs), where applicable.

- Maintain traceability of inspected products, batches, lots, and production orders.

- Ensure timely and accurate completion of quality documentation for internal and customer audits.

E. Corrective and Preventive Actions

- Investigate recurring quality problems in coordination with Production and other concerned departments.

- Participate in root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.

- Follow up on corrective and preventive actions until implementation and effectiveness are verified.

- Recommend process improvements to reduce rejection, rework, and customer complaints.

- Support implementation of FMEA, Control Plans,



and other quality improvement tools as applicable.

F.

Production

Coordination

- Coordinate with Production Supervisors and operators to maintain product quality throughout manufacturing.

- Communicate inspection results and provide guidance regarding quality requirements.

- Support first-piece approval and process change verification.

- Ensure compliance with approved work instructions and standard operating procedures.

- Stop or recommend stopping production, as authorized by company procedures, when serious quality deviations are identified.

G.

Quality

Systems and Audit Compliance

- Follow company quality procedures and applicable ISO 9001 requirements.

- Support internal audits, customer audits, and other quality system assessments.

- Ensure compliance with safety rules, housekeeping requirements, and 5S practices.

- Assist in reviewing inspection methods and improving quality control procedures.

1. Educational Qualification

- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

- Additional quality management training or certification will be an advantage.

1. Experience

- Preferred experience: 1–3 years in in-process quality inspection in a manufacturing environment.

- Freshers with relevant technical knowledge may be considered for trainee positions.

- Experience in reading engineering drawings and using precision measuring instruments is preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Advantages

- Food provided

- Paid sick time

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Quality Engineer (Nighoje)
🏢 Castomach Global
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