1.Quality Inspection and Control

- Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace mechanical components.
- Inspect CNC-machined, turned, milled, fabricated, and precision-engineered components as per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Verify dimensional accuracy using measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and dial indicators.
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;, tolerances, and technical specifications.
- Coordinate with CMM operators and review dimensional inspection reports.

2. Aerospace Quality Standards

- Ensure compliance with applicable quality management standards, including AS9100 and ISO 9001.
- Follow customer-specific quality requirements and aerospace documentation procedures.
- Maintain traceability of raw materials, components, batches, and inspection records.
- Verify material test certificates (MTC), certificates of conformity (CoC), and other required quality documents.

3. Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions

- Identify, document, and control non-conforming products and processes.
- Prepare and follow up on non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- Conduct root cause analysis using methods such as 5 Why and Fishbone Analysis.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness.
- Support rejection analysis and customer complaint resolution.

4. Quality Documentation

- Prepare and maintain inspection reports, first article inspection reports (FAIR), and quality records.
- Support First Article Inspection in accordance with applicable customer requirements and AS9102, where specified.
- Maintain control plans, inspection plans, check sheets, and process quality records.
- Ensure proper calibration and traceability of measuring and testing equipment.

5. Process Improvement and Audits

- Monitor manufacturing processes to reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
- Participate in internal, supplier,



and customer quality audits.
- Support process capability studies, statistical process control (SPC), and continuous improvement activities.
- Coordinate with production, design, procurement, and supplier quality teams to resolve quality issues.

6. Supplier and Customer Quality

- Support supplier quality inspections and incoming material verification.
- Review supplier inspection documents and material certifications.
- Coordinate with customers during inspections, quality reviews, and audits.
- Ensure timely closure of customer complaints and quality-related corrective actions.
- Required Skills and CompetenciesStrong knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings and GD&T.;
- Experience in precision machining and aerospace component inspection.
- Proficiency in dimensional measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, NCR, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
- Familiarity with CMM inspection and First Article Inspection documentation.
- Knowledge of material traceability and calibration systems.
- Valuable analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and quality reporting tools.
- Preferred QualificationsExperience in aerospace, aviation, defence, or precision engineering manufacturing.
- Knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
- Familiarity with special-process controls and supplier quality requirements, where applicable.
- Exposure to CNC machining, tight-tolerance components, and customer audits.
- Training in internal quality auditing, GD&T;, or root cause analysis.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Reduction in internal and customer rejection rates.
- Improvement in first-pass yield.
- Timely closure of NCRs and corrective actions.
- Accuracy and completeness of inspection documentation.
- On-time completion of inspection activities.
- Calibration compliance and audit performance.
- Reduction in rework, scrap, and repeat quality issues.

📌 QA / QC Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Cohera Automations Private
📍 Bengaluru