1. Key Responsibilities

A.

Testing

Laboratory

- Conduct physical and mechanical testing of rubber materials and finished products as per customer specifications and approved test methods.

- Perform hardness testing using a Shore A durometer.

- Conduct tensile strength, elongation, and tear strength tests where applicable.

- Perform compression set testing and specific gravity/density testing.

- Conduct ageing, heat resistance, and other tests as per customer requirements and available laboratory facilities.

- Coordinate external testing for ozone resistance, low-temperature resistance, surface roughness, and other tests not available in-house.

- Prepare test reports and maintain laboratory records.

- Ensure proper handling, storage, and identification of test samples.

- Maintain calibration and verification records of laboratory instruments.

- Report test failures and abnormal results to the Quality Manager.

B.

Incoming Material

Inspection

- Inspect incoming rubber compounds, raw materials, and purchased components against approved specifications.

- Verify material certificates, supplier test reports, batch numbers, and traceability details.

- Identify and segregate non-conforming materials.

- Maintain incoming inspection records and communicate quality issues to the concerned departments.

C. In-Process Quality Inspection

- Inspect rubber gaskets during compression and injection moulding processes.

- Check dimensions, weight, hardness, appearance, flash, cracks, bubbles, cuts, deformation, and other product defects as applicable.





- Verify first-off samples after mould changes, machine setting changes, or production start-up.

- Perform periodic inspections as per the approved control plan and inspection frequency.

- Monitor process parameters and identify recurring quality issues.

- Coordinate with Production to take corrective action when defects are observed.

D.

Final

Inspection & Dispatch Quality

- Perform final inspection of finished rubber gaskets according to drawings, customer specifications, and approved inspection standards.

- Verify dimensions using appropriate measuring instruments.

- Check product quantity, packaging, labelling, and identification before dispatch.

- Ensure inspection and release records are completed before product dispatch.

- Maintain lot-wise inspection reports and product traceability.

- Ensure rejected products are identified and segregated to prevent unintended use or dispatch.

E.

Quality

Documentation

- Maintain incoming, in-process, final inspection, and laboratory test reports.

- Maintain inspection standards, product drawings, specifications, and control plans.

- Prepare non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.





- Maintain records for measuring instrument calibration and verification.

- Support preparation of PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP documents, and customer quality documentation.

- Support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management system implementation and audits.

- Maintain records in accordance with document control and traceability requirements.

F. Equipment & Laboratory Maintenance

- Ensure proper use, cleanliness, and safe handling of laboratory equipment.

- Maintain equipment usage, maintenance, and calibration records.

- Report equipment malfunction and arrange servicing or calibration.

- Ensure testing instruments are within their calibration validity before use.

1. Qualifications

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rubber Technology, Polymer Technology, or a relevant engineering discipline.

- Knowledge of rubber material properties, rubber moulding processes, and quality inspection techniques.

- Familiarity with measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and Shore A hardness testers.

- Knowledge of MS Excel and preparation of quality reports.

1. Experience

- 1–3 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or laboratory testing, preferably in rubber gasket or rubber moulding manufacturing.

- Freshers with relevant technical qualifications and valuable practical knowledge may be considered.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹27,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Food provided

Work Location: In person

📌 Testing Lab & Quality Inspection Engineer (Chakan)
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