Responsible for conducting metallurgical investigations and failure analysis of automotive metal components to identify failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions. The role supports Quality, R&D;, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Field teams by providing technical expertise in materials engineering, testing, and reliability assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations of automotive and engineering components.
Perform metallurgical and material characterization tests using laboratory equipment such as:
Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES)
Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
Hardness Testers
Metallurgical Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM-EDS)
Evaluate and interpret metallurgical test results to provide technical recommendations and corrective actions.
Investigate various failure modes including fracture, fatigue, wear, corrosion, cracking, deformation, leakage, overheating, and premature component failures.
Establish failure mechanisms and identify contributing factors related to material properties, design, manufacturing processes, service conditions, and maintenance practices.
Possess sound knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, heat treatment, welding, surface treatment, and assembly processes.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Service teams for in-house and field failure investigations.
Conduct supplier and field visits for component inspection, evidence collection, process verification, and failure assessment.
Prepare comprehensive Failure Analysis Reports (FARs) detailing investigation methodology, observations, test results, failure mechanisms,



root causes, and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards such as IATF 16949, ISO/IEC 17025, ASTM, SAE, JIS, DIN, and IS specifications.
Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration status, testing records, and quality management system requirements.
Lead laboratory Kaizen, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and standardization activities.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Candidate Profile

Position in Organisation: AM/DM

Qualification

B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience

Relevant experience of 4 – 6 years in automotive failure analysis, metallurgy, material testing, component quality, reliability engineering, or supplier quality management.
Hands-on experience with metallurgical laboratory equipment and advanced failure investigation techniques.
Experience in analyzing field failures, customer complaints, warranty issues, and supplier-related quality concerns.

Technical Competencies

Strong understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and their applications.
Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, material specifications, and heat treatment practices.
Expertise in metallography, fractography, SEM-EDS analysis, mechanical testing, and root cause analysis tools.
Familiarity with Core Quality Tools, 8D, FMEA, Fishbone Diagram, Why-Why Analysis, and CAPA methodologies.
Good understanding of automotive quality systems and laboratory accreditation requirements.

Behavioral Competencies

Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.

📌 Metallurgical Failure Analysis (Gurugram)
🏢 Maruti Suzuki India
📍 Gurugram